Aerospace Production Planning Coordinator

Recruit Engineering; Chalgrove; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Progression opportunities

Long-term stability

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is hiring an Assistant Production Planner in Chalgrove, UK. This permanent role supports the Pyro Production Control team, ensuring the production schedule runs smoothly, materials flow correctly, and documentation stays accurate in a safety-critical environment.

You will work with Engineering and Planning to resolve discrepancies, manage drawings, and process changes while maintaining strict revision control and timely updates to the Master Schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production support environment.
• ERP/MRP system experience, SAP preferred.
• Understanding of material handling and inventory control.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Previous production planning experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to the production planning function.
• Maintain production drawings and documentation with revision control.
• Coordinate with engineering/planning to align with the master schedule.
• Process engineering change documents and obsolete stock removal.
• Track reservations, components, and shortages; escalate where needed.
• Support procurement/stores/manufacturing to maintain supply to lines.
• Monitor SAP COGI queues and correct posting errors.
• Maintain accuracy of production order clocking records.
• Assist planners with daily/weekly schedules and priority lists.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning and material management.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

ERP/MRP SAP

Material handling

Organisational skills

MS Office / admin routines

Cross-functional communication

Production planning experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Recruit Engineering is hiring an Assistant Production Planner in Chalgrove, UK. This permanent role supports the Pyro Production Control team, ensuring the production schedule runs smoothly, materials flow correctly, and documentation stays accurate in a safety-critical environment.

You will work with Engineering and Planning to resolve discrepancies, manage drawings, and process changes while maintaining strict revision control and timely updates to the Master Schedule.