Production Planner -Aviation

Carbon 60; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Farnborough is looking for a Production Planner to ensure efficient operations. You will manage production schedules, collaborate with multiple teams, and utilize MRP tools to optimize processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, a strong analytical mindset, and familiarity with aerospace standards. This role focuses on weekdays with no shifts or weekends.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in production planning or material planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities needed.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards like AS9100 is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand.
• Manage production orders and monitor capacity using D365.
• Track raw materials and coordinate stock movements.
• Generate reports on KPIs to forecast needs and optimize planning.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

MRP systems knowledge

Knowledge of aerospace standards

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MRP tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Production Planner - Aerospace Manufacturing

Are you a detail-driven Production Planner with a passion for aerospace manufacturing? We're looking for someone to join our team in Farnborough, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory levels, and available resources.
• Using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), manage production orders, work orders, and material requisitions, while monitoring capacity and deadlines.
• Inventory management: track raw materials, coordinate stock movements, and use MRP tools to ensure timely procurement.
• Generate reports and analyse KPIs like on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turnover to help forecast future needs and optimise planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications, and liaise between the production floor and management to communicate progress, delays, and constraints.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives as part of a continuous improvement culture, identifying ways to reduce waste and improve resource utilisation.

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in production planning/material planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• In-depth knowledge of MRP systems, production processes, and supply chain management
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (AS9100, FAA regulations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools

Additional Info

• Work Pattern: Standard weekdays (no shifts, weekends, or flex uplift)
• Travel: Occasional, as required
• Need fullRight to work in UK
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