Production Planner

Orion Electrotech; Cliddesden; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their team in Basingstoke. This role involves planning and scheduling production, managing orders, and optimizing processes within a modern facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex manufacturing and knowledge of SIOP processes. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Modern facility with cutting-edge technology

Inclusive and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT, process, or test across multiple lines is desirable.
• Engineering background in Electronics Manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and good communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production across multiple lines.
• Manage customer purchase orders and contract reviews.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to keep projects on track.

Skills

Complex manufacturing experience

Knowledge of SIOP processes

ERP & MRP system experience

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Job description

Overview

Production Planner

Basingstoke

£35,000 £40,000 Bonus

Join one of the UKs largest Contract Electronics Manufacturers.

We provide EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe, working with customers in commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors.

As we open our new world-class facility, were looking for a skilled Production Planner with experience in electronic manufacturing to help shape the future of our growing business.

What Youll Do

• Plan and schedule production across multiple lines, resolving issues and escalating when required.
• Use SIOP processes to optimise planning and ensure production runs to schedule.
• Manage customer purchase orders, contract reviews, and NPI/production orders.
• Work with multi-level BOMs, digital data, drawings, and part numbers.
• Create and plan work orders covering the entire build process in detail.
• Monitor NPI orders, close feedback loops, and track engineering updates.
• Liaise with customers, account managers, and internal teams to keep projects on track.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in complex manufacturing (SMT / Process / Test across multiple lines) is desirable
• Knowledge of SIOP processes
• ERP & MRP system user experience
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Desirable:

• Engineering background, ideally in Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with staff, customers, and suppliers

Why Join?

• Be part of a modern, forward-thinking, and growing business.
• Work in a clean, world-class facility with cutting-edge technology.
• Contribute to exciting projects across multiple high-tech sectors.
• Competitive salary with bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working
• Inclusive, supportive culture we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now to join our journey.

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