Production Planner / Emergent Work Coordinator / Yeovil / £15.28 per hour (PAYE)
A leading Aerospace & Defence organisation is looking for an organised, proactive person to support an In‑Service aircraft production line. You'll help plan day‑to‑day activity, track progress, and manage Emergent Work (unexpected tasks identified during production).
This role suits both experienced candidates and those looking to build experience in production planning/operations support-if you're confident with Excel and enjoy working with people and data, we want to hear from you.
Planning & daily support
Create and update a plans in line with the aircraft build schedule
Track daily progress and share updates with managers and stakeholders
Update aircraft boards when needed
Support accurate clocking data and performance information (reason codes, reporting)Emergent Work (EW) coordination
Work with Aircraft Managers and operators to identify and log Emergent Work
Raise and manage paperwork and support the sign‑off process (including customer sign‑off where required)
Maintain spreadsheets
Check hours clocked in SAP/MES, investigate issues, and liaise with Works Analysis to resolve
Support twice‑weekly sign‑off meetingsProcess support
Help improve and document processes
Follow all HSE and company policiesEssential
Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
Good written and verbal communicationNice to have
Production planning / scheduling experience
SAP or MES knowledge
Financial awareness (budgets/cost tracking)
Knowledge of Emergent Work processesThis is a 12 month temporary contract with the potential to extend
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
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