GTC Recruitment
Production Planner
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Production Planner
Location: Burghfield | Full-time on-site
Contract: Until 31 December 2027
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required
We are currently recruiting for experienced Production Planners to join a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment based in Burghfield.
This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a background in production planning, manufacturing, materials, or precision engineering to support operational delivery by managing production schedules, coordinating manufacturing requirements, and driving effective planning processes.
The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring production demands are accurately planned, resources are aligned, and delivery targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and support the Master Production Schedule and supplementary schedules, ensuring forecast dates remain accurate.
- Develop detailed manufacturing plans in response to operational requirements, considering time, cost, and quality.
- Maintain accurate production information within local MRP systems.
- Support production control activities using lean planning techniques, including visual management, Kanban, and Push/Pull processes.
- Identify and resolve production delays, constraints, and barriers to delivery.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams, supply chain, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure balanced and achievable production plans.
- Support production cost and schedule estimates.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators and production performance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.
- Build strong working relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams.
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Essential Experience
- Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, materials, or related production disciplines.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing routes, machining processes, and shop-floor operations.
- Experience managing:
- Material availability
- Supplier deliveries
- Purchase orders
- Production schedules
- Supply chain challenges and reforecasting
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyse production data, track performance, and provide accurate planning updates.
- Good computer literacy and experience using planning/reporting systems.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience using SAP or ERP/MRP systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and production control methodologies.
- Experience working within complex or highly regulated engineering environments.
Additional Information
- This position is fully site-based in Burghfield.
- Successful candidates will be required to attend site for induction, kit retrieval, and a medical appointment as part of the onboarding process.
- The role supports a diverse and inclusive working environment, with eligibility for relevant guaranteed interview schemes where applicable.
Apply now to be considered for this long-term Production Planner opportunity.
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