On-Site Production Planner — SC/DV Cleared (DV Eligible)

Searchability NS&D; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is recruiting for a Production Planner to join a secure, on-site role in Reading. The successful candidate will manage the Master Production Schedule, aligning forecasts with production needs and ensuring up-to-date MRP data to support manufacturing and supply chain activities.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, suppliers and delivery teams, driving continuous improvement through KPI analysis and lean planning practices, while maintaining schedule integrity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Engineering or manufacturing background with knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing routes.
• Experience managing production schedules, material availability and supply chain challenges.
• Strong understanding of MRP or ERP systems.
• Experience reforecasting and adjusting plans in response to changing requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing, operations, suppliers and customer-facing teams.
• Strong planning, reporting and KPI analysis skills.
• Experience with Lean Planning, Production Control, Kanban or visual management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Master Production Schedule and keep forecast dates accurate.
• Plan manufacturing methods with time, cost and quality considerations while updating MRP data.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers and delivery teams to balance production schedules.
• Support Lean Planning initiatives including Kanban, visual management and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Production planning

Engineering background

Material availability

MRP/ERP systems

Forecasting & replan

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

KPI analysis

Lean Planning/Kanban

Job description

Searchability NS&D is recruiting for a Production Planner to join a secure, on-site role in Reading. The successful candidate will manage the Master Production Schedule, aligning forecasts with production needs and ensuring up-to-date MRP data to support manufacturing and supply chain activities.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, suppliers and delivery teams, driving continuous improvement through KPI analysis and lean planning practices, while maintaining schedule integrity