Project Planner

Rullion; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking three experienced Project/Production Planners to join a high-profile, highly regulated manufacturing environment in the Reading area. This hands-on contract role will balance demand and supply, translate the Master Production Schedule into detailed daily plans and manage capacity to ensure on-time delivery.

The roles require strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills, experience with RCCP and MRP systems, and the ability to work with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production, manufacturing or project planning.
• Strong knowledge of RCCP and capacity planning processes.
• Experience using MRP systems.
• Understanding of lean planning and production control methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge, influence and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Experience producing cost estimates and KPI reporting.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Balance demand and production capability across operational delivery units.
• Translate Master Production Schedules into detailed daily manufacturing plans.
• Develop and maintain RCCP models.
• Create manufacturing plans that optimise time, cost and quality.
• Maintain accurate MRP data and align requirements with production schedules.
• Release customer requirements to manufacturing teams.
• Produce manufacturing cost estimates and support planning assumptions.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques, including Kanban, Push/Pull systems and visual management.
• Attend Visual Management meetings and drive actions to completion.
• Monitor and report KPIs.
• Identify and resolve planning and production issues proactively.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, security, environmental compliance and quality.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Lean planning

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

KPI reporting

Security clearance eligible

Team coordination

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Project/Production Planner (x3)

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 18 months

Pay Rate: Competitive

Location: Reading area

Working Hours: 5 days per week, on site

The Role

We are recruiting three experienced Project/Production Planners to join a high-profile, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will balance demand and supply across operational delivery units, translate the Master Production Schedule into detailed daily plans, manage capacity and ensure manufacturing requirements are delivered on time. This is a hands-on role requiring strong planning, coordination, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance demand and production capability across operational delivery units.
• Translate Master Production Schedules into detailed daily manufacturing plans.
• Develop and maintain Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) models.
• Create manufacturing plans that optimise time, cost and quality.
• Maintain accurate MRP data and align requirements with production schedules.
• Release customer requirements to manufacturing teams.
• Produce manufacturing cost estimates and support planning assumptions.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques, including Kanban, Push/Pull systems and visual management.
• Attend Visual Management meetings and drive actions to completion.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and resolve planning and production issues proactively.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, security, environmental compliance and quality.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in production, manufacturing or project planning.
• Strong knowledge of RCCP and capacity planning processes.
• Experience using MRP systems.
• Understanding of lean planning and production control methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge, influence and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Experience producing cost estimates and KPI reporting.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain required security clearance.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

About Rullion

This contract opportunity is advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Established in 1978, Rullion is a family-owned recruitment and talent consultancy specialising in providing skilled professionals to a diverse range of clients, from major organisations and household names to SMEs and start-ups.

Rullion is committed to providing a credible, honest and professional service focused on building long-term relationships with clients and candidates.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.