Production Planner

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Production Planner

Location:

Gloucester (On-site)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week

Department:

Operations – Planning & Logistics Overview

Our client, a

global leader in Aerospace & Defence manufacturing , is seeking a highly organised and analytical

Production Planner

to join their Operations team. This role is critical in ensuring production schedules are optimised to meet customer demand, contractual obligations, and operational capacity within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating production activity, supporting on-time delivery, and driving continuous improvement across planning and manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.

Work closely with Material Planners, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure materials availability and smooth workflow across production.

Monitor production performance and proactively adjust plans to mitigate risks, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain delivery commitments.

Analyse demand forecasts, historical data, and capacity models to anticipate future production requirements.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production plans, inventory, and work-in-progress within ERP systems.

Collaborate with Process and Quality Engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, schedules, and delivery timelines.

Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and updates to production plans.

Provide planning support for customer-facing discussions when required.

Undertake additional reasonable duties in line with the role.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in

production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations , ideally within

Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated industries .

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Experience using

ERP/MRP systems

and advanced

Microsoft Excel

skills.

Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of

Lean Manufacturing principles

and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management , or a related discipline

OR

Minimum

3+ years' experience

in a production planning or scheduling role.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the industry, candidates will be required to undergo

security clearance

and must have the

right to work in the UK .

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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