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West Midlands
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Role: Production Planner

Contract Length: 6 months FTC

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: To be discussed on application.

Working Pattern: Full-time, on-site (Monday-Friday) 07:00-15:30

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and organised Production Planner to support production within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient movement of components and assemblies throughout the production process, helping to maintain workflow and achieve on-time delivery targets.

Working closely with Production, Planning and Manufacturing teams, you will monitor work orders, identify bottlenecks, and ensure parts progress through each manufacturing stage without unnecessary delay.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Planner

  • Expedite the movement of components and products between production cells and machining operations.
  • Monitor the progress of manufacturing work orders and ensure they remain on schedule.
  • Identify production delays or bottlenecks and escalate issues where appropriate.
  • Liaise with Production, Planning, Logistics and Quality teams to maintain production flow.
  • Update and maintain accurate production records and work order status.
  • Ensure manufacturing priorities are communicated effectively across departments.
  • Support the achievement of production and customer delivery targets.
  • Maintain a safe and organised working environment in accordance with company procedures.

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Essential Skills And Experience Of a Production Planner

  • Previous experience in an Expediter, Progress Chaser, Production Controller or similar manufacturing support role.
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across different production teams.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying production issues.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

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Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience within the aerospace industry (preferred).
  • Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system.
  • Understanding of manufacturing work orders and production planning processes.

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Apex Recruitment on 424 154 for more information about this role.

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Skills

Production Planning
Expediting
Manufacturing Workflow
Bottleneck Identification
SAP
ERP/MRP Systems
Work Order Monitoring
Communication
Organization
Problem Solving
Aerospace Manufacturing
Logistics Coordination
Quality Liaison
Production Control
Scheduling
Resource Management

Location

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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