Production Planner

Searchability NS&D; Slough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Production Planner for an on-site role in Reading. The position supports the Master Production Schedule, forecast accuracy and production-method planning within a secure engineering environment.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain and suppliers to keep schedules balanced and data up to date. The ideal candidate has proven production planning experience in manufacturing or precision engineering, with strong MRP/ERP knowledge and a focus on lean

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning within manufacturing or precision engineering
• Engineering or manufacturing background with knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing routes
• Experience managing production schedules, material availability and supply chain challenges
• Strong understanding of MRP or ERP systems
• Experience reforecasting and adjusting plans in response to changing requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with manufacturing, operations, suppliers and customer-facing teams
• Strong planning, reporting and KPI analysis skills
• Experience with Lean Planning, Production Control, Kanban or visual management

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Master Production Schedule and ensure forecast dates and production requirements remain accurate
• Plan manufacturing methods with consideration for time, cost and quality, while ensuring MRP data is kept up to date
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers and delivery teams to manage material availability
• Resolve planning challenges and maintain balanced production schedules
• Support Lean Planning initiatives, including visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull processes
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Production Planning

Engineering background

MRP/ERP systems

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Supply chain

KPI analysis

Lean Planning

Kanban

Job description

PRODUCTION PLANNER

• £31.79 per hour via Umbrella
• Contract until 31/12/2027 | 37 hours per week
• Reading – full-time on-site
• Active SC clearance required | Must be eligible for DV clearance

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading organisation operating within a highly secure engineering and manufacturing environment, delivering critical programmes through precision planning, operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to ensure production demands are accurately planned and delivered. Due to continued programme requirements, they are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team.

THE PRODUCTION PLANNER ROLE:

As Production Planner, you will support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule and ensure forecast dates and production requirements remain accurate. You will plan manufacturing methods with consideration for time, cost and quality, while ensuring MRP data is kept up to date.

You will work across manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers and delivery teams to manage material availability, resolve planning challenges and maintain balanced production schedules. You will also support Lean Planning initiatives, including visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull processes, while monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

PRODUCTION PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience in Production Planning within manufacturing or precision engineering
• Engineering or manufacturing background with knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing routes
• Experience managing production schedules, material availability and supply chain challenges
• Strong understanding of MRP or ERP systems
• Experience reforecasting and adjusting plans in response to changing requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with manufacturing, operations, suppliers and customer-facing teams
• Strong planning, reporting and KPI analysis skills
• Experience with Lean Planning, Production Control, Kanban or visual management