Production Planner

Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to take ownership of complex aerospace manufacturing schedules?Do you thrive balancing material availability, production priorities, and customer delivery commitments?Would you value a Production Planner role where you truly own a product line rather than just supporting planning activities?If so, this is a strong opportunity to join a specialist aerospace engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering highly engineered mechanical systems used across commercial and defence aircraft programmes.This business operates in a demanding, regulated environment, producing advanced access control hardware designed to perform under significant structural loads. Known for operational precision and reliability, they combine disciplined processes with strong cross-functional collaboration to consistently meet customer commitments.The OpportunityAs Production Planner, you will take full ownership of assigned product lines, ensuring sales orders are fulfilled on time through effective material coordination, shortage management, and production planning.This is a hands-on, business-critical role where strong MRP knowledge, proactive decision-making, and clear communication will directly impact delivery performance and customer satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse new orders to determine material requirements and availability using MRPQuote and maintain accurate shipment dates based on supplier and production lead timesExpedite material and parts through manufacturing and external vendors to resolve shortagesControl allocation of incoming materials to meet priority delivery schedulesCommunicate material risks, shortages, and recovery plans with operations and stakeholdersDevelop shipment schedules and monitor supply flow to prevent bottlenecksThe ideal Production Planner will bring:4+ years of planning experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of MRP systems, production processes, and procurement functionsAbility to manage competing priorities through collaboration and clear communicationExperience monitoring supply flow risks and maintaining delivery performanceHigh attention to detail with a proactive, accountable working styleCompensation : Up to $110k (DOE)Why Join?This Production Planner opportunity offers genuine ownership, strong cross-functional visibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact within a high-performing aerospace manufacturing environment.All suitable applicants will be contacted within two working days.

Created: 2026-05-09