Production Planner

Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to contribute to a high-profile manufacturing programme?

Our Client has a requirement for a Production Planner, who will be required to work on an contract basis in Aldermaston and Burghfield.

Role Purpose

• Support manufacturing and operational programmes through effective production planning and control.
• Develop and maintain planning models to ensure production capacity meets customer demand.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are accurately planned, scheduled, and released in line with programme requirements.
• Drive planning excellence through the application of lean manufacturing and production control techniques.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) models to support production requirements.
• Develop detailed manufacturing plans and methods in response to tasking requirements, considering time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within MRP systems.
• Ensure customer requirements are planned, scheduled, and released to manufacturing and operational teams within agreed timescales.
• Produce manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operational timings where appropriate to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control processes and procedures.
• Apply Lean Planning techniques and Production Control methodologies across operational and manufacturing environments.
• Utilise visual management tools, Kanban systems, and Push/Pull processes to support efficient workflow management.
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to support production delivery.
• Monitor production schedules and identify risks or constraints to programme delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and production functions.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Supply Chain Planner, or similar planning role.
• Experience creating and maintaining capacity planning models.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning and production control processes.
• Experience using SAP is essential.
• Good understanding of ERP and MRP/MRP II systems.
• Experience working within manufacturing, operational, production, or supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and materials management principles.
• Experience applying Lean Planning methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.
• Working knowledge of visual management, Kanban, and Push/Pull production systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and workload management abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and process-driven environment.
• Active DV Clearance is required.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Production Planner looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.