MRO Production Planner

Marshall; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall is seeking an experienced MRO Production Planner to support aircraft maintenance programmes. You will develop capacity planning strategies, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to optimise resources and drive efficiency in our aerospace operations.

Join a small, collaborative team focused on improving planning processes, delivering accurate schedules, and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic MRO environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or Business (preferred), or equivalent qualifications such as Six Sigma or Lean
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

• Maximise efficiency and utilisation of available plant hours, incorporating planned maintenance cycles
• Lead material demand planning and stock control activities
• Own and develop capacity planning capabilities across the organisation
• Ensure full integration of capacity planning within ERP/MRP systems
• Drive capacity planning activities to meet operational requirements while optimising manufacturing efficiency and cost
• Continuously refine systems and planning methods to better anticipate customer needs and support tender and PCAF stages
• Manage and mitigate deviations from plan, particularly those with financial impact
• Monitor manufacturing processes and data to identify capacity constraints, trends, and improvement opportunities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Six Sigma / Lean

Job description

Why join Marshall in this role? We are looking for an experienced MRO Production Planner to join our team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our aircraft maintenance programmes. Working within a small, collaborative team, you will develop and implement effective capacity planning strategies, processes and procedures, using ERP/MRP systems to optimise resources, improve operational performance and drive greater efficiency across our MRO operations. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by helping us improve how we plan, manage and deliver our maintenance activities in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maximise efficiency and utilisation of available plant hours, incorporating planned maintenance cycles
• Lead material demand planning and stock control activities
• Own and develop capacity planning capabilities across the organisation
• Ensure full integration of capacity planning within ERP/MRP systems
• Drive capacity planning activities to meet operational requirements while optimising manufacturing efficiency and cost
• Continuously refine systems and planning methods to better anticipate customer needs and support tender and PCAF stages
• Manage and mitigate deviations from plan, particularly those with financial impact
• Monitor manufacturing processes and data to identify capacity constraints, trends, and improvement opportunities

• A degree in Engineering or Business (preferred), or equivalent qualifications such as Six Sigma or Lean
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present reports and insights clearly
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
• Flexible benefits package

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.

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