At a Glance
- Tasks: Support production schedules and optimise manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Public sector organisation in Reading with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, contract until December 2027, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for DV clearance and growth in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in production planning while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning and an engineering background required.
The predicted salary is between 32 - 32 £ per hour.
We're looking for a Production Planner for a public sector organisation based in Reading on an initial contract running until December 2027, paying up to £32 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella).
This is a full-time onsite role, with attendance required in the Reading area.
The successful Production Planner will support the Master Production Schedule and detailed plan methods of manufacture across operational delivery units, balancing time, cost and quality.
You'll keep the local MRP system accurate, apply Lean planning and production control techniques such as visual management and Kanban, and reforecast plans in response to supply chain challenges.
You'll work closely with delivery units, suppliers and manufacturing teams to de-conflict demand and keep production on track.
You will need proven experience in the following: Production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment An engineering background (precision engineering, mechanical or manufacturing) with a solid understanding of machining processes and manufacturing routes Managing material availability, supplier deliveries, purchase orders and production schedules Strong stakeholder management and communication across operations, supply chain and customer-facing teams Good computer literacy with production performance tracking and reporting Experience with SAP and other ERP systems would be beneficial.
You'll need to hold or be eligible to obtain DV clearance for this role.
Interested?
Please apply below.
Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Production Scheduler, MRP, Lean Planning, Kanban, Production Control, Precision Engineering, SAP, ERP, Reading, Berkshire, Onsite, Contract, Inside IR35
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