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Job Description Job Title: Production Planner - DV Location: Reading, Burghfield (on site) Daily Rate: 31.79/hr (Umbrella - Maximum) Duration: 31/12/2027 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Key Accountabilities: Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality

Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate. Demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress.

Responds positively to the needs of internal and external customers. Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed. Liaises with Delivery Units for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plans.

Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedules. Ensure all planned requirements are aligned within the Master Production Schedule/Supplementary Schedule and loaded into the local MRP system (where used). Liaises with other functions within the technology centres for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted production demands and plans.

Updating and reporting on Key Performance indicators as required. Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement. Works effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme.

Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential. Work with others to form high performing teams. Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems.

Essential: Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment. Engineering background (Precision Engineering/Mechanical or Manufacturing) with a strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing routes, and shop floor operations. Experience managing material availability, supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and production schedules, with the ability to reforecast plans in response to supply chain challenges.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, operations, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customer-facing functions. Good computer literacy and planning/reporting skills, with experience tracking production performance, analysing forecasts, and delivering accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders. Desirable: Experience in SAP and ERP systems To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181 Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.