Planner

Thompson Aero Seating; Portadown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexi time

Employee referral bonus £5,000

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Learning & development

Career progression

Charity/sponsorship

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop, own, and continuously improve the Master Production Schedule across the full production lifecycle. The role interfaces between Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain to translate demand into an executable plan.

You will conduct capacity analyses, model scenarios for decision-making, and lead improvements to planning processes, data accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• MRP experience and excellent MS Excel knowledge.
• Educated to GCSE level with Maths and English.
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate an accurate Master Production Schedule.
• Ensure all customer demand is translated into the MRP system and reflected in the plan.
• Conduct capacity analysis to balance, stabilise, and executable plans.
• Act as planning interface between Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain.
• Provide scenario modelling to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes and data accuracy.

Skills

Planning

Problem solving

Organised

Statistical knowledge

Pressure handling

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

MS Excel

MRP systems

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for developing, owning and improving the Master Production Schedule. This role will oversee the full production lifecycle from high level strategic planning through to value stream planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate an accurate, achievable Master Production Schedule
• Ensure all customer demand is correctly translated into the MRP system and reflected in the operational plan
• Conduct capacity analysis ensure production plans are balanced, stable, and executable
• Act as the key planning interface between Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain
• Provide scenario modelling to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, systems, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Planning, preferably within a Manufacturing environment
• MRP experience and excellent level of MS Excel knowledge
• Previous experience in improving efficiencies
• Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths & English)
• Highly organised
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong statistical knowledge
• Ability to work well under pressure

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd August 2026 at 17:00.