Lead Production Planner – Manufacturing & Scheduling

CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler seeks a Production Planner for a world leader in rocket propulsion technology. You will own short- and medium-term production planning and scheduling to meet targets across multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Production, Procurement, Materials, Quality and Engineering; using MRP/ERP systems (SAP advantageous); maintaining BOMs, lead times and stock; monitoring KPIs and driving improvements with a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning / Production Scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity and production constraints.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems – SAP would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable, but we are also interested in experienced planners with clear leadership potential and aspirations to progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans and schedules across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production progress, capacity and constraints, proactively addressing potential delays.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Materials, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials and components are available to support production.
• Maintain accurate planning data, BOMs, lead times and stock requirements.
• Monitor planning KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of planning issues and drive solutions through to resolution.

Skills

Production planning

Production scheduling

MRP/ERP systems

Leadership potential

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

CBSbutler seeks a Production Planner for a world leader in rocket propulsion technology. You will own short- and medium-term production planning and scheduling to meet targets across multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Production, Procurement, Materials, Quality and Engineering; using MRP/ERP systems (SAP advantageous); maintaining BOMs, lead times and stock; monitoring KPIs and driving improvements with a proactive approach.