Production Planning Superviser

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimbourne is seeking a Production Planner Supervisor to oversee integrated production schedules across multiple programs and product families. You will lead daily schedule reviews, coordinate with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain, and drive capacity planning and inventory optimisation.

The role requires significant experience in complex production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and a disciplined, data-driven approach to improve scheduling

Qualifications

• Significant experience in complex production planning and/or master scheduling.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (nuclear, defence or aerospace desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Advanced understanding of ERP/MRP systems (BoMs, inventory, WIP, routings).
• Expertise in data analysis, reporting and capacity planning.
• Lean manufacturing and CI methodologies knowledge.
• Methodical, organised, detail-focused, process-oriented.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to influence others.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and execution of integrated production schedules across programs and product lines.
• Monitors schedule adherence and operational performance.
• Ensures alignment between customer demand, MPS, MRP and production execution.
• Leads daily production review meetings and capacity planning activities.
• Drives inventory optimisation and minimises shortages and obsolescence.
• Supports supplier collaboration and material flow improvements.
• Leads CI initiatives for planning processes and ERP/MRP optimisation.
• Ensures compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Complex planning

Master scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Operational reporting

Capacity planning

Lean manufacturing

Process oriented

Time management

Influence others

Tools

Excel

Visio

Job description

Production Planner Supervisor

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Oversees the development and execution of integrated production schedules supporting multiple programs, product lines, or manufacturing operations.
• Monitors schedule adherence and operational performance.
• Ensures alignment between customer demand, MPS, MRP and production execution activities.
• Leads daily production review meetings, schedule review and escalation activities. Partners with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to coordinate production execution strategies.
• Leads short-and-long-range capacity planning activities. Drives inventory optimisation strategies while minimising shortages, excess inventory and obsolescence exposure.
• Supports supplier collaboration and material flow improvement initiatives.
• Leads development and execution of integrated production schedules across multiple program product families or manufacturing operations.
• Leads CI initiatives focused on planning processes, scheduling accuracy, ERP/MRP optimisation, and operational efficiency.
• Ensures planning processes comply with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitors and reports operational KPIs and planning performance metrics.
• Analyses operational performance trends and implements corrective actions to improve results.
• Provides planning forecasts, operational updates and reporting to management.

What You Bring:

• Significant experience in complex production planning and/or master scheduling.
• Experience of a manufacturing environment (nuclear, defence or aerospace manufacturing environment desirable)
• Strong computer user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio are necessary)
• Advanced understanding of ERP/MRP systems (inc. working with BoMs, inventory, WIP and manufacturing routings)
• Expertise in data analysis, operational reporting and capacity planning.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Must be methodical and organised and approach all tasks in a systematic, process-orientated manner at a high level of detail
• Highly motivated to succeed, with the ability to manage / influence others, as required, in order to positively influence their performance and achieve targets
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills are essential with the ability to juggle various tasks

Desired Skills:

• Familiar with RoHS legislation

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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