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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