Production Planner

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering manufacturing company in space technology is seeking an experienced Production Planner to enhance their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of production planning, ensuring smooth workflows across complex projects. You will play a vital role in the development of next-generation satellite systems, working closely with various departments to attain operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong background in setting up planning systems, particularly with ERP tools.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing production timelines, resources, and materials.
• Designing and rolling out new planning frameworks.
• Monitoring material requirements and coordinating procurement.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

ERP Systems Management

Data Analysis

Education

Experience in production planning within manufacturing

Familiarity with SAP or SAP S/4HANA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

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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