At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production planning and tackle complex supply chain challenges in aerospace.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace manufacturer in Wolverhampton with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £25 per hour, enjoy holiday accrual, and secure a long-term contract.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and exposure to complex operations.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role and make a real impact in a high-performance environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials planning and strong SAP skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
Safran Actuations - Wolverhampton (On-site 4–5 days per week) £25 per hour (PAYE) + holiday accrual 12-month contract (ongoing opportunity).
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Production Planner to join a leading aerospace and manufacturing environment in Wolverhampton, supporting the Aftermarket value stream. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced materials or supply chain professional to step into a senior role with leadership responsibility, playing a key part in driving delivery performance and resolving complex supply chain challenges.
The Role
- Support the Spares Planner Lead and act as their deputy when required, ensuring continuity across the team.
- Coordinate closely with supply chain, logistics, production, and quality teams to maintain high levels of customer delivery performance and material availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as deputy to the Spares Planner Lead, providing leadership and continuity in their absence.
- Drive team performance to achieve 95%+ On-Time Delivery (OTIF).
- Coordinate with logistics teams (stores, packaging, shipping) to support production and customer delivery.
- Manage material availability and lead escalation of internal and external supply issues.
- Develop and maintain production and kitting plans, addressing deviations proactively.
- Manage internal order books and act as an escalation point for complex spares queries.
- Work cross-functionally with operations, product support, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including continued airworthiness standards.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in materials planning / supply chain / spares planning.
- Advanced working knowledge of SAP (MM/MRP) and Excel.
- Proven ability to manage escalations and resolve supply chain constraints.
- Experience in demand planning, production planning, and inventory control.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Leadership & Behaviour
- Demonstrated experience operating in a senior or supervisory capacity.
- Ability to step up, make decisions, and support team performance.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Strong customer-focused mindset with a drive to deliver results.
Desirable
- APICS certification.
- Experience within aerospace, defence, or aftermarket environments.
What's on Offer
- Competitive PAYE rate of £25 per hour + holiday accrual.
- Long-term contract with strong potential to extend.
- Opportunity to work within a regulated, high-performance aerospace environment.
- Exposure to complex supply chain operations and senior-level responsibility.
If you're a driven supply chain professional looking to step into a leadership role within a highly technical environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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