Production Planner in Maidenhead

Join the Team Building the Future of Flight. Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of uncrewed aviation? At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that's changing the way the world moves.

We're on a mission to revolutionise uncrewed flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications. What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster. For our teams, that means hands-on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of UAS technology.

What are we looking for? Responsible for providing realistic production planning through the use of SAP S4HANA. This role involves working with the assembly team and the various engineering teams to understand their business processes and designing solutions to optimise the production planning. The role will be responsible for the successful implementation and adoption of SAP S4HANA production functionality into the business and will continue to manage and keep SAP S4HANA current to the business to ensure that it is providing value for money and supports the business in delivering the business objectives. Provide guidance on new ideas and push the business forwards in operational thinking and resource management. Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to):

• Successfully implement SAP S4HANA production functionality into the business.
• Coordinate production workflow for multiple projects by understanding deadlines and working back to ensure all work can be completed in time for the final deliveries.
• Develop and maintain a robust production schedule detailing all tasks and lead-times to meet contractual deadlines and ensuring products are made efficiently with minimum delays.
• Work with the purchasing and stores teams to determine equipment and raw materials needed to cover upcoming production demand.
• Create work instructions using SAP S4HANA.
• Co-ordinate re-work/restoration/servicing for life limited parts to ensure that aircraft stay current and able to safely fly.
• Be adaptable by addressing issues when they arise with the aim for minimum disruption and on time contractual delivery.
• Delegate daily, weekly and monthly tasking to the appropriate departments to ensure efficient workflow and successful target deliveries.
• Managing production dates for both in house manufactured components and bought out finish items.
• Monitor production performance versus expected/planned and provide reports to the management team and suggestions on increasing efficiency.
• Scheduling of the production lines for different product groups and associated assemblies, factoring in production routing time and material lead time.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Flexibility to respond quickly to a rapidly adapting product.
• Time management.
• Results and detail oriented/analytical skills.
• Process Improvement.
• Motivational skills.
• Willingness to understand the intricacies of the various business processes.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Knowledge and experience in a Manufacturing and Production environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a confident approach to motivating and encouragement.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically and implement solutions to optimise the production process.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight.
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave.
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown.
• Company sick pay.
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24.
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security.