Industrial Planner

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day

Stocks and shares

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Operations Planner to develop and maintain production and material plans, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where needed. You will collaborate with team leaders, program managers, and buyers to ensure alignment, manage capacity, and lead regular production review meetings that support business targets.

The role demands strong MRP II planning, ERP experience, clear communication, analytical skills, and familiarity with bills of materials

Qualifications

• Strong MRP II planning skills and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing environment with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load customer demands into production schedules and plan capacity.
• Collaborate with team leaders, program managers, and buyers to align plans.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions; lead production review meetings.
• Report on material availability, job progress, and inventory status.
• Develop innovative solutions aligned with company objectives.

Skills

MRP II planning

ERP systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

BOMs & routings

Education

APICS certification

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Are you passionate about creating achievable production plans and managing materials effectively to support business operations? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment where your problem-solving skills and initiative make a real impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain production and material plans, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Collaborate closely with team leaders, program managers, and buyers to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Manage capacity planning processes and lead regular production review meetings.
• Support the team in meeting and exceeding sales goals of over £205 million.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Load customer demands into the Master Production Schedule.
• Planner workbench activities to optimise efficiency.
• Report on material availability, job progress, and inventory management.
• Build strong relationships across teams and contribute to a culture of collaboration and mutual success.
• Develop innovative solutions to process challenges, always aligning with company objectives.

Your Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong MRP II planning skills and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally with ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with complex bills of material and routings (advantageous).
• APICS or Institute of Operations Management qualifications (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive team of eight Operations Planners and assistants, where your contributions will directly impact the success of our business. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment while being supported to develop professionally.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include:

• private medical insurance
• buying or selling annual leave
• cycle to work schemes
• employee discounts
• paid volunteering day
• stocks and shares
• annual bonus
• much more depending on the role

Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!