Production Planner - GTS Group Ltd

Overview

Production Planner – Composite Manufacturing, Northamptonshire. Full-time | Permanent. £46,000 – £55,000 + Benefits.

We’re working with a leading UK composite manufacturing business supplying high-performance, lightweight components to the automotive, motorsport, defence and aerospace sectors. With strong in-house capabilities across tooling, composite materials, metallic components, rapid prototyping, final assembly and low-volume manufacturing, this business partners closely with customers to deliver quality-driven, on-time solutions.

The Role

As Production Planner, you’ll take ownership of production schedules, materials planning and delivery commitments within a fast-paced composite manufacturing environment. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring efficient workflows, capacity alignment and on-time customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules
• Maintain accurate production data using Progress Plus ERP
• Coordinate materials, tooling and BOM availability
• Work closely with production teams to resolve capacity and workflow issues
• Communicate with customers on delivery dates and production progress
• Track production from kit cutting through inspection, dispatch and delivery
• Attend daily production meetings and provide status updates

About You

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling or production control
• Background in composites or advanced manufacturing highly desirable
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, change-driven environment
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems (Progress Plus highly advantageous)

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Supportive team and modern manufacturing facility
• Clear training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge composite manufacturing projects

How To Apply

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