Production Planner & Controller

Destinus; Born; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in the Netherlands is seeking a Production Planner to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly, balancing resources, materials, and production priorities to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor inventory, and collaborate with Procurement and Logistics to meet customer commitments.

Join a fast-paced team where you will identify bottlenecks, plan capacity, and drive improvements in productivity and efficiency while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in production planning or related area.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for scheduling.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Fluent English in a fast-paced manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate work orders, materials, and production priorities across operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to balance availability and stock optimization.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material availability.
• Plan allocation of equipment, materials, and capacity for efficiency.
• Track manufacturing progress and address deviations from plan.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with Logistics to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate production records and performance reports.
• Analyze performance and suggest process improvements to boost productivity.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Imagine this. You are the person who keeps production moving with precision. Every schedule you build, every material you coordinate, and every decision you make helps transform engineering innovation into reality. As a Production Planner at Destinus, you will ensure our manufacturing operations in Born (South Netherlands) run efficiently, balancing resources, materials, and production priorities to deliver high quality aerospace products on time.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery.


• Coordinate the flow of work orders, materials, and production priorities across manufacturing operations.


• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain the right balance between availability and stock optimization.


• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and support material requirements planning.


• Plan and coordinate the allocation of equipment, materials, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.


• Collaborate with Production teams to monitor manufacturing progress, identify deviations from plan, and ensure production targets are achieved.


• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational constraints, implementing solutions to minimize disruptions.


• Partner with Logistics to ensure finished products are delivered according to customer commitments.


• Prepare and maintain accurate production records, schedules, inventory data, and performance reports.


• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.


• At least 5 years of previous experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or production control within an industrial environment.


• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies, inventory management, and material requirements planning.


• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for production scheduling and inventory management.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a dynamic environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams.


• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Fluent English. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Who You Are

You enjoy bringing structure to complex operations and keeping multiple priorities moving at the same time. You are proactive, organized, and solution oriented, always looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality. You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment where planning and execution go hand in hand.