Production Planner -Aviation

Carbon60; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Farnborough seeks a detail-driven Production Planner to manage production schedules and ensure efficient operations. You will utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 to handle production orders and collaborate with engineering and quality teams. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in production planning and knowledge of MRP systems, alongside strong analytical skills. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 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 and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (AS9100, FAA regulations).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand.
• Manage production orders and material requisitions using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Track raw materials and coordinate stock movements.
• Generate reports and analyze KPIs for forecasting and planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

MRP systems knowledge

Aerospace manufacturing standards

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

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.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory levels, and available resources. Using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), you'll manage production orders, work orders, and material requisitions, while keeping a close eye on capacity and deadlines.

Inventory management will be a key part of your role-tracking raw materials, coordinating stock movements, and using MRP tools to ensure timely procurement. You'll also generate reports and analyse KPIs like on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turnover to help forecast future needs and optimise planning.

Collaboration is essential. You'll work closely with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications, and act as a liaison between the production floor and management to communicate progress, delays, and constraints.

As part of our continuous improvement culture, you'll contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives, 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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