Production Planner

Matchtech Mobility; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Matchtech Mobility is seeking a Production Planner for a permanent role in the UK aerospace sector. You will own the end-to-end production planning, coordinate inputs from multiple manufacturing areas, and ensure safe, efficient production flow.

The role requires expertise in production tools, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering and Procurement teams. The ideal candidate brings aerospace experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within engineering manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Familiarity with aerospace production practices and standard compliance.
• Proficiency in creating/updating production procedures for airframe and powerplant systems.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office 365 and manufacturing software tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the overall production timeline and risk register.
• Report timelines, workforce needs and risk registers to senior management.
• Schedule and assign production activities and provide progress reports.
• Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare production reports, KPIs and forecasts for management.
• Develop production processes and allocate work in planning tools.
• Maintain production work cards with Engineering Quality and Mfg. Manager - Quality.
• Ensure product definitions align with customer requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Aerospace manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office 365

MRP systems

Odoo

Jira

Tools

Jira

Odoo

MRP

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless operational management and end-to-end planning of production-related activities. You will be responsible for coordinating production rates, load balancing, and maintaining safe production practices, integrating inputs from various Manufacturing Managers including Airframe & Powerplant, Avionics, Quality, and Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning Management: Own and maintain the overall production timeline and associated risk register.
• Report timelines, workforce requirements, and risk registers to the Head of Manufacturing and the Manufacturing Management Team.
• Schedule and assign all production activities through production tools, providing regular progress reports.
• Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Prepare and present production reports, KPIs, and personnel requirement forecasts to senior management.
• Toolchain, Product Definition, and Production Flow Ownership: Develop high-level production processes and related facility/equipment support.
• Input data into production planning tools and allocate work assignments.
• Maintain Production Work Cards in collaboration with the Engineering Quality Team and Manufacturing Manager - Quality.
• Ensure product specifications are kept up to date in collaboration with Engineering Design and Quality.
• Ensure the product definition for outgoing production aircraft is consistent with customer requirements.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.

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Job Requirements

• Experience in production planning or design within an engineering manufacturing context, preferably in aerospace.
• Familiarity with aerospace production practices and standard compliance.
• Proficiency in creating and updating production procedures for various airframe and powerplant systems.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office 365 and manufacturing software tools (e.g., MRP, Odoo desirable).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Right to work within the UK.
• BPSS vetting minimum and SC clearance as required.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) operations.
• Experience with Atlassian (Jira).
• Practical hands‑on skills in various manufacturing processes, such as fabrication, welding, and assembly.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a leader in the aerospace sector.
• Engagement in innovative and cutting‑edge projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.