Aerospace Production Planning Assistant - Hands-on Growth

Energy Jobline CVL; Watlington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Assistant Production Planner in Oxfordshire to support the production control team and help keep manufacturing on schedule. The role involves balancing shop-floor activity with systems to ensure drawings, materials and data are correctly aligned for timely production.

You’ll work with ERP/MRP processes, potentially SAP, and collaborate with planners to improve daily and weekly schedules and reporting while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production support is essential.
• Understanding of material handling and inventory control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Production planning knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and maintaining production drawings and documentation under revision control.
• Investigating material shortages and re-picks, including physically picking items from stores.
• Tracking shortages and missing components, and flagging anything that could hit the schedule.
• Clearing SAP posting errors and working with planning and SAP support to fix the root cause.
• Keeping production order clocking records accurate.
• Helping the planners with daily and weekly schedules, reports and priority lists.
• Covering for planners during busy periods or absences.
• Spotting inefficiencies in material flow or admin processes and suggesting fixes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production support

Strong organisation

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Assistant Production Planner in Oxfordshire to support the production control team and help keep manufacturing on schedule. The role involves balancing shop-floor activity with systems to ensure drawings, materials and data are correctly aligned for timely production.

You’ll work with ERP/MRP processes, potentially SAP, and collaborate with planners to improve daily and weekly schedules and reporting while maintaining accuracy and compliance.