Strategic Production Planning Supervisor

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

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