Production Planner

GTC Recruitment; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment is seeking experienced Production Planners to join a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment in Burghfield. You will manage the Master Production Schedule, develop detailed manufacturing plans, maintain MRP data, and support lean planning techniques while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role is fully site-based at Burghfield, requiring collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and delivery teams in a complex production environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production planning within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and SAP.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, materials or related production disciplines.
• Ability to analyse production data and report on performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Master Production Schedule ensuring forecast dates are accurate.
• Develop detailed manufacturing plans in response to operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate production information within local MRP systems.
• Support production control using lean planning techniques including Kanban and Push/Pull.
• Identify and resolve production delays and constraints.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support production cost and schedule estimates.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering, manufacturing and delivery teams.

Skills

Production planning

Lean planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Planning systems

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing background

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Location: Burghfield | Full-time on-site

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required

Rate: can be negotiated

We are currently recruiting for experienced Production Planners to join a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment based in Burghfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a background in production planning, manufacturing, materials, or precision engineering to support operational delivery by managing production schedules, coordinating manufacturing requirements, and driving effective planning processes.

The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring production demands are accurately planned, resources are aligned, and delivery targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Master Production Schedule and supplementary schedules, ensuring forecast dates remain accurate.
• Develop detailed manufacturing plans in response to operational requirements, considering time, cost, and quality.
• Maintain accurate production information within local MRP systems.
• Support production control activities using lean planning techniques, including visual management, Kanban, and Push/Pull processes.
• Identify and resolve production delays, constraints, and barriers to delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams, supply chain, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure balanced and achievable production plans.
• Support production cost and schedule estimates.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and production performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams.
• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, materials, or related production disciplines.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing routes, machining processes, and shop-floor operations.
• Experience managing:
• Purchase orders
• Supply chain challenges and reforecasting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse production data, track performance, and provide accurate planning updates.
• Good computer literacy and experience using planning/reporting systems.
• Experience using SAP or ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and production control methodologies.
• Experience working within complex or highly regulated engineering environments.

Additional Information

• This position is fully site-based in Burghfield.
• Successful candidates will be required to attend site for induction, kit retrieval, and a medical appointment as part of the onboarding process.
• The role supports a diverse and inclusive working environment, with eligibility for relevant guaranteed interview schemes where applicable.