Production Planner
20 hours ago
Southampton
Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless operational management and end-to-end planning of production-related activities. You will be responsible for coordinating production rates, load balancing, and maintaining safe production practices, integrating inputs from various Manufacturing Managers including Airframe & Powerplant, Avionics, Quality, and Procurement. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning Management: • Own and maintain the overall production timeline and associated risk register., • Report timelines, workforce requirements, and risk registers to the Head of Manufacturing and the Manufacturing Management Team., • Schedule and assign all production activities through production tools, providing regular progress reports., • Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base., • Prepare and present production reports, KPIs, and personnel requirement forecasts to senior management. Toolchain, Product Definition, and Production Flow Ownership: • Develop high-level production processes and related facility/equipment support., • Input data into production planning tools and allocate work assignments., • Maintain Production Work Cards in collaboration with the Engineering Quality Team and Manufacturing Manager - Quality., • Ensure product specifications are kept up to date in collaboration with Engineering Design and Quality., • Ensure the product definition for outgoing production aircraft is consistent with customer requirements., • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines., • Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager. Job Requirements: • Experience in production planning or design within an engineering manufacturing context, preferably in aerospace., • Familiarity with aerospace production practices and standard compliance., • Proficiency in creating and updating production procedures for various airframe and powerplant systems., • Strong computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office 365 and manufacturing software tools (e.g., MRP, Odoo desirable)., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Right to work within the UK., • BPSS vetting minimum and SC clearance as required. Desirable Skills: • Knowledge of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operations., • Experience with Atlassian (Jira)., • Practical hands-on skills in various manufacturing processes, such as fabrication, welding, and assembly. Benefits: • Opportunity to work within a leader in the aerospace sector., • Engagement in innovative and cutting-edge projects., • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities., • Collaborative and supportive work environment. If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your career in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team. JBRP1_UKTJ