Autonomous Systems Production Planner

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Syos Aerospace is seeking a proactive Production Planner to coordinate and optimise vessel production schedules at our Fareham facility. You will ensure on-time delivery by securing materials, people and equipment when needed, while collaborating across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Commissioning and Sales.

You will drive detailed schedules, manage capacity, monitor progress, identify delays and implement recovery plans, with a focus on Lean, 5S and continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning, production scheduling or manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of engineering or manufacturing processes, ideally within marine, aerospace, aviation, automotive or engineered-product environments.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, work orders, materials or inventory.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse production data and develop accurate forecasts and reports.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing production demands and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate priorities across multiple departments.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach, with a strong commitment to teamwork, customer delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate detailed production schedules covering vessel build, fit-out, commissioning and delivery activities.
• Plan production capacity across assembly, electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams, monitoring workload and labour utilisation.
• Track progress against production schedules, identify risks and delays, and implement recovery plans to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate work orders and manufacturing documentation, working closely with Procurement and Stores to ensure materials and components are available when required.
• Maintain accurate work-in-progress (WIP) visibility, completion forecasts and production reporting, providing regular status updates to management.
• Coordinate internal teams and external resources involved in vessel completion, commissioning, sea-trial readiness and customer handover.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S and workflow optimisation, while promoting quality, safety and on-time delivery.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team coordination

Prioritisation

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations or Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Syos Aerospace is seeking a proactive Production Planner to coordinate and optimise vessel production schedules at our Fareham facility. You will ensure on-time delivery by securing materials, people and equipment when needed, while collaborating across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Commissioning and Sales.

You will drive detailed schedules, manage capacity, monitor progress, identify delays and implement recovery plans, with a focus on Lean, 5S and continuous improvement to