Production Planner (SAP/ERP)

Kidderminster | Onsite | £35,000-£42,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

A fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in rocket propulsion technology and play a key role within our manufacturing operation.

We are looking for a Production Planner to take ownership of short- and medium-term production planning and scheduling, ensuring manufacturing activity is effectively planned and production targets are achieved.

The role:

• Develop and manage production plans and schedules across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production progress, capacity and constraints, proactively addressing potential delays.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Materials, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials and components are available to support production.
• Maintain accurate planning data, BOMs, lead times and stock requirements.
• Monitor planning KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of planning issues and drive solutions through to resolution.

We're looking for:

• Proven Production Planning / Production Scheduling experience within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity and production constraints.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems - SAP would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable, but we are also interested in experienced planners with clear leadership potential and aspirations to progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner looking to develop their career and potentially take on greater leadership responsibility within a growing planning function.