Production Planner

Langham Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in space manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner in Guildford. In this pivotal role, you'll manage resources, timelines, and materials to ensure project success. This position offers a challenging environment, with opportunities to drive improvements using ERP tools such as SAP.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

32 days annual leave + BH

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (6X salary)

Private Health Care

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production planning role.
• Strong background in setting up ERP tools and workflows.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage production timelines and schedules effectively.
• Analyse production data for efficiency improvements.
• Oversee stock planning to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Production Planner | Pioneering Space Manufacturing | Guildford

Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a cutting-edge manufacturing company that plays a critical role in the development of next-generation commercial satellite systems.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, proactive planner to join our fast-paced, innovation-driven team. In this role, you’ll help coordinate production workflows that keep complex projects on track and aligned with delivery goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Production Planner, you’ll ensure that everything runs like clockwork—managing production timelines, resources, and materials to meet both project-specific and stock-level demands. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain, aligning activities to support both ongoing and upcoming builds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and rolling out new planning frameworks and tools
• Building and maintaining manufacturing schedules across multiple projects
• Overseeing stock planning and scheduling to ensure continuity of supply
• Using ERP systems (preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA) to manage workflows and inventory
• Monitoring material requirements and coordinating procurement to minimise waste and delays
• Analysing production data to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Generating reports and presenting KPIs related to schedule performance and production metrics
• Driving continuous improvement in planning processes and systems

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a production planning or similar role within a manufacturing setting
• Strong background in setting up planning systems and workflows, particularly with ERP tools
• Familiarity with SAP or SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—you’ll be working with teams across departments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and how planning supports operational success
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Experience in electronics manufacturing is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working policies.
• 32 days annual leave + BH.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance (6X salary).
• Private Health Care.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Space Research and Technology

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