Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Aldermaston, Reading Contract: 18 months Working pattern: Monday to Friday, fully onsite We are recruiting for an experienced Production Planner to support manufacturing and operational delivery within a complex, highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong production planning and scheduling experience who can balance demand, capacity and resources to ensure delivery targets are met. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed production plans, translating master schedules into achievable day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities. Create and maintain capacity planning models to balance demand against available resources and capability. Ensure production requirements are accurately planned, scheduled and entered into relevant Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Identify and proactively resolve barriers to progress, helping to keep production activities on schedule. Support manufacturing cost estimates, production schedules and estimates of work. Apply Lean Planning and production control techniques, including visual management, Kanban and push/pull processes. Monitor and report on key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with manufacturing, operational and technical teams to coordinate priorities and resolve conflicting demands. Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, security and environmental ..... full job details .....