Description of Role: The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient scheduling and coordination of production activities within the aerospace manufacturing facility. This role involves balancing demand, capacity, and material availability to achieve on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Production Planner will work closely with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.
Key Responsibilities of the Role: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of aerospace products.
Monitor work orders, material availability, and capacity constraints to optimise production flow.
Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to manage lead times and production priorities.
Analyse and report on production performance, identifying potential bottlenecks and recommending solutions.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace industry quality standards.
Utilise MRP/ERP systems to plan and track production activities efficiently.
Coordinate with logistics and shipping teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate documentation of production plans, capacity plans, and inventory reports.
Mandatory Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in production planning within an aerospace or precision engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems for production planning (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Experience in lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), and supply chain optimisation.
Understanding of capacity planning, inventory control, and scheduling techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree or HNC/HND in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Location of Role:
F.P.T. Industries Ltd, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5PE
Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:15: Monday-Thursday
07:30 - 16:00: Fridays
(Every other Friday is a non-working day)
Compensation & Benefits:
Generous Salary Sacrifice Pension Provision
Competitive Company Sick Pay Entitlement
Access to Retail Vouchers Via Perks at work
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Health 365 Access 24/7 Care when you need it most via spectrum life
Cycle to Work Scheme supplied by Blackhawk Network
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