Production Planner

RHL Recruitment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RHL Recruitment is seeking 10 Production Planners for an on-site role at Aldermaston and Burghfield. The positions require active DV clearance and full-time attendance across an 18-month contract inside IR35.

You will create and maintain rough cut capacity planning, define methods of manufacture, ensure MRP accuracy, and support manufacturing and operations with timely delivery. Experience in lean planning and Kanban is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational, production or supply chain roles.
• Ability to create and maintain planning models and schedules.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Rough Cut Capacity Planning models.
• Develop and detail methods of manufacture balancing time, cost and quality.
• Keep the local MRP system accurate and up to date.
• Plan and release customer requirements to Manufacturing/Operations within required timescales.
• Produce manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operational times where appropriate.
• Apply Lean Planning and Production Control tools (Kanban, visual management).

Skills

Production Planning

Lean Planning

Kanban

Rough Cut Capacity Planning

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP2

Job description

Production Planner (x10) – DV Cleared – On-site (Aldermaston & Burghfield) – 18-month contract (Inside IR35)

We’re recruiting 10 Production Planners for a high-profile programme, working on-site only across Aldermaston and Burghfield (no remote working). Active DV Clearance is required.

• Role: Production Planner (x10)
• Location: Aldermaston & Burghfield – full time on-site attendance required
• Contract: 18 months
• Engagement: Inside IR35
• Systems: SAP plus strong understanding of ERP / MRP2

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain Rough Cut Capacity Planning models.
• Develop and detail methods of manufacture in line with tasking, balancing time, cost and quality.
• Keep the local MRP system accurate and up to date.
• Plan and release customer requirements to Manufacturing/Operations within required timescales.
• Produce manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operational times where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control processes.
• Apply Lean Planning and Production Control tools (visual management, Kanban, push/pull).
• Bring proven experience from an operational, production, and / or supply chain environment.