At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan production schedules and ensure timely delivery in a dynamic defence environment.
- Company: Prestigious company supporting the UK defence industry with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, contract roles until 2027, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a vital team making a difference in national security while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning and security clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 36900 - 45100 £ per year.
PRODUCTION PLANNERS - DEFENCE INDUSTRY SC / DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
GREAT CONTRACT ROLES TO RUN UNTIL THE END OF 2027 AND POTENTIALLY BEYOND...
READING BASED, GREAT ENVIRONMENT, COMPETITIVE RATES.
The Company We are seeking several production planners to support operations for a prestige site and business providing highly important safety critical support to the UK defence industry.
The Roles Provide Production Planning services across Manufacturing and Operational Delivery Units.
Key
Accountabilities: Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player.
Key
Responsibilities: To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality.
Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate.
Demonstrate and use Lean Planning techniques and Production Control processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas.
Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress.
Responds positively to the needs of internal and external customers.
Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed.
Liaises with Delivery Units for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plans.
Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedules.
Ensure all planned requirements are aligned within the Master Production Schedule/Supplementary Schedule and loaded into the local MRP system (where used).
Liaises with other functions within the technology centres for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted production demands and plans.
Updating and reporting on Key Performance indicators as required.
Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement.
Works effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme.
Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential.
Is This You?
If you are an experienced, security cleared planner looking for a great contract role then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail.
Production Planner employer: NRGTech Talent Solutions
As a leading name in the manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Plant Manager role based in Manchester. With a strong focus on safety, employee development, and operational excellence, we provide competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and car allowance, alongside opportunities for professional growth across multiple European sites. Join us to be part of a culture that prioritises continuous improvement and values the contributions of every team member.
