Our leading Aerospace and Defence client is looking for a Material Planner to join its Production Operations team at Ampthill. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production schedules across complex defence manufacturing programmes. Working closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Procurement and the Master Scheduler, you'll manage material availability, monitor supply chain performance and ensure production plans remain on schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong materials planning or supply chain background who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Report material status to the Master Scheduler, highlighting shortages and potential production delays. Work closely with Manufacturing and Stores to ensure production schedules are achieved. Raise purchase requisitions in SAP in line with agreed service level agreements. Coordinate material shipments and returns between on-site and off-site locations. Monitor programme material requirements and expedite outstanding deliveries. Identify material shortages and proactively resolve supply issues. Utilise MRP reports to ensure materials are ordered and delivered to support production. Prioritise production kits in line with manufacturing build plans. Maintain action trackers and ensure stakeholders are accountable for delivering actions. Support continuous material flow across multiple manufacturing programmes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or another regulated industry. Previous experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain or Inventory Control. Strong understanding of MRP systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material control processes. Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisitions. Experience managing Line of Balance (LOB) reports and supporting shop floor kitting activities. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (macro knowledge advantageous). Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to chase actions and drive delivery. Desirable Experience Aerospace or Defence manufacturing. Logistics or Supply Chain background with an interest in moving into Materials Planning. Experience supporting complex production or engineering programmes. Key Competencies Planning & Organisation Communication & Collaboration Accountability & Ownership Customer Focus Problem Solving Adaptability Results-Driven Mindset About the Team Production Operations team of approximately 10 people. Primarily a desk-based planning role with regular interaction across Manufacturing, Stores and Procurement. Strong emphasis on SAP, planning and coordination rather than hands-on production.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Our leading Aerospace and Defence client is looking for a Material Planner to join its Production Operations team at Ampthill. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production schedules across complex defence manufacturing programmes. Working closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Procurement and the Master Scheduler, you'll manage material availability, monitor supply chain performance and ensure production plans remain on schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong materials planning or supply chain background who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Report material status to the Master Scheduler, highlighting shortages and potential production delays. Work closely with Manufacturing and Stores to ensure production schedules are achieved. Raise purchase requisitions in SAP in line with agreed service level agreements. Coordinate material shipments and returns between on-site and off-site locations. Monitor programme material requirements and expedite outstanding deliveries. Identify material shortages and proactively resolve supply issues. Utilise MRP reports to ensure materials are ordered and delivered to support production. Prioritise production kits in line with manufacturing build plans. Maintain action trackers and ensure stakeholders are accountable for delivering actions. Support continuous material flow across multiple manufacturing programmes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or another regulated industry. Previous experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain or Inventory Control. Strong understanding of MRP systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material control processes. Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisitions. Experience managing Line of Balance (LOB) reports and supporting shop floor kitting activities. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (macro knowledge advantageous). Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to chase actions and drive delivery. Desirable Experience Aerospace or Defence manufacturing. Logistics or Supply Chain background with an interest in moving into Materials Planning. Experience supporting complex production or engineering programmes. Key Competencies Planning & Organisation Communication & Collaboration Accountability & Ownership Customer Focus Problem Solving Adaptability Results-Driven Mindset About the Team Production Operations team of approximately 10 people. Primarily a desk-based planning role with regular interaction across Manufacturing, Stores and Procurement. Strong emphasis on SAP, planning and coordination rather than hands-on production.
Production /operations Manager - Precision Engineering Manufacturer A precision engineering manufacturer operating across a mixed production environment-volume own-product manufacture, new product introduction (NPI) handover, high-spec subcontract machining, and aerospace & defence work-is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive operational performance, delivery and quality as the business scales considerably. The role You'll take ownership of day-to-day production output and lead a skilled CNC workforce to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery, stable operations and continuous improvement-while maintaining the discipline required for aerospace/defence compliance. Key responsibilities Senior Leadership & business performance Contribute to company strategy, growth planning and operational improvement as an SLT member Provide clear reporting on operational KPIs and performance trends Work cross-functionally (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning) to protect margin and delivery Operational leadership Own production output, delivery performance and operational stability across all product streams Lead capacity management with the Planner; control overtime strategically and commercially Ensure smooth NPI handover into operations and resolve bottlenecks with structured corrective actions Aerospace & Defence compliance Ensure production compliance with aerospace/defence requirements and regulated quality systems (e.g., AS9100) Maintain traceability, configuration control and FAIR/First Article discipline Support internal/external audits and embed a right-first-time, zero-compromise quality culture People leadership Lead, coach and develop Shopfloor Team Leaders/Machinists; build leadership capability on the floor Set clear standards, run structured 1-1s/reviews, and address underperformance promptly Retain key skilled personnel in a growing environment What we're looking for 5+ years in production leadership within precision engineering or related manufacturing Experience in aerospace and/or defence manufacturing environments Strong CNC machining understanding (milling/turning) and credibility with experienced machinists Proven ability to improve productivity, utilisation, scrap/rework and overtime spend Confident with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting Calm, fair-but-firm, structured, commercially aware, and an effective cross-functional communicator. This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Production /operations Manager - Precision Engineering Manufacturer A precision engineering manufacturer operating across a mixed production environment-volume own-product manufacture, new product introduction (NPI) handover, high-spec subcontract machining, and aerospace & defence work-is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive operational performance, delivery and quality as the business scales considerably. The role You'll take ownership of day-to-day production output and lead a skilled CNC workforce to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery, stable operations and continuous improvement-while maintaining the discipline required for aerospace/defence compliance. Key responsibilities Senior Leadership & business performance Contribute to company strategy, growth planning and operational improvement as an SLT member Provide clear reporting on operational KPIs and performance trends Work cross-functionally (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning) to protect margin and delivery Operational leadership Own production output, delivery performance and operational stability across all product streams Lead capacity management with the Planner; control overtime strategically and commercially Ensure smooth NPI handover into operations and resolve bottlenecks with structured corrective actions Aerospace & Defence compliance Ensure production compliance with aerospace/defence requirements and regulated quality systems (e.g., AS9100) Maintain traceability, configuration control and FAIR/First Article discipline Support internal/external audits and embed a right-first-time, zero-compromise quality culture People leadership Lead, coach and develop Shopfloor Team Leaders/Machinists; build leadership capability on the floor Set clear standards, run structured 1-1s/reviews, and address underperformance promptly Retain key skilled personnel in a growing environment What we're looking for 5+ years in production leadership within precision engineering or related manufacturing Experience in aerospace and/or defence manufacturing environments Strong CNC machining understanding (milling/turning) and credibility with experienced machinists Proven ability to improve productivity, utilisation, scrap/rework and overtime spend Confident with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting Calm, fair-but-firm, structured, commercially aware, and an effective cross-functional communicator. This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
The Collective Network Limited
Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
You'll be working for a company who are flying at the minute, order book is stacking up and looking to grow their team further. You'll get job security, job satisfaction, personal development and progression with this opportunity. We are looking for a material planner, you'll be working for a company who are a leader in their field and dominate within their specialism. Key responsibility will be ensuring production have everything they need to deliver products to customers on time. In this role you'll be working very closely with other departments such as engineering, production, stores, logistics, to ensure that materials are available when needed. To be a success in this role you'll need to come with experience of working with MRP systems, any software considered but need to be used to using these systems daily. Will need to be coming from an engineering / manufacturing background. They work with some World famous brands, the majority of which are in the Motorsport industry however, they also supply products into the Aerospace, MOD and Marine industries so as you can imagine quality is of the upmost importance. They have a specially kitted out workshop that you would be proud to show customers which is located conveniently just on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. This position will be working closely with the supply chain team who are a very hard working and dedicated group, so someone who shares that approach will no doubt thrive in this company. Interested in hearing more? Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about it.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
You'll be working for a company who are flying at the minute, order book is stacking up and looking to grow their team further. You'll get job security, job satisfaction, personal development and progression with this opportunity. We are looking for a material planner, you'll be working for a company who are a leader in their field and dominate within their specialism. Key responsibility will be ensuring production have everything they need to deliver products to customers on time. In this role you'll be working very closely with other departments such as engineering, production, stores, logistics, to ensure that materials are available when needed. To be a success in this role you'll need to come with experience of working with MRP systems, any software considered but need to be used to using these systems daily. Will need to be coming from an engineering / manufacturing background. They work with some World famous brands, the majority of which are in the Motorsport industry however, they also supply products into the Aerospace, MOD and Marine industries so as you can imagine quality is of the upmost importance. They have a specially kitted out workshop that you would be proud to show customers which is located conveniently just on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. This position will be working closely with the supply chain team who are a very hard working and dedicated group, so someone who shares that approach will no doubt thrive in this company. Interested in hearing more? Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about it.
Material Planner Ampthill 12-month contract Paying up to 36,000 (DOE) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Responsibilities : Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production. Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to. Releasing of purchase requisitions in accordance with SLA's to ensure Procurement are able to place purchase orders to lead time. Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations. Have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account. Problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills. Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements. Prioritising kits to support build plans. Experience required: Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries. Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes. Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting large-scale manufacturing operations. Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisition processes. Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports and managing shop floor kitting activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; macro knowledge is advantageous. Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Material Planner Ampthill 12-month contract Paying up to 36,000 (DOE) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Responsibilities : Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production. Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to. Releasing of purchase requisitions in accordance with SLA's to ensure Procurement are able to place purchase orders to lead time. Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations. Have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account. Problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills. Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements. Prioritising kits to support build plans. Experience required: Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries. Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes. Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting large-scale manufacturing operations. Good working knowledge of SAP, including material management and purchase requisition processes. Experience running Line of Balance (LOB) reports and managing shop floor kitting activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; macro knowledge is advantageous. Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
We are seeking an experienced Contract Materials Planner / Expeditor to support material availability and supply chain performance within a busy manufacturing environment. The role will focus on managing supplier deliveries, expediting critical materials, maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, and proactively resolving shortages to support production requirements. The successful candidate will quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of their supplier base, and work closely with Planning, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to ensure on-time delivery and continuous supply chain improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage material requirements in line with MRP demand and production schedules. Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure material availability and minimise production disruption. Monitor shortages, delivery performance and supply risks, driving timely recovery actions. Maintain and update ERP/MRP data, including lead times and planning parameters. Build strong supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews. Generate and communicate supplier forecasts to support capacity and material planning. Resolve delivery, invoicing and documentation issues quickly and effectively. Work cross-functionally with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams. Support inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. Escalate critical supply issues and risks as required. Requirements Essential Experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics or Expediting. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems. Supplier management and delivery performance experience. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications. Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Desirable Manufacturing, aerospace or engineering industry experience. Experience managing shortages and supplier recovery plans. Knowledge of inventory management and production planning. CIPS, APICS/CPIM or equivalent qualification.
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Contract Materials Planner / Expeditor to support material availability and supply chain performance within a busy manufacturing environment. The role will focus on managing supplier deliveries, expediting critical materials, maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, and proactively resolving shortages to support production requirements. The successful candidate will quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of their supplier base, and work closely with Planning, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to ensure on-time delivery and continuous supply chain improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage material requirements in line with MRP demand and production schedules. Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure material availability and minimise production disruption. Monitor shortages, delivery performance and supply risks, driving timely recovery actions. Maintain and update ERP/MRP data, including lead times and planning parameters. Build strong supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews. Generate and communicate supplier forecasts to support capacity and material planning. Resolve delivery, invoicing and documentation issues quickly and effectively. Work cross-functionally with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams. Support inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. Escalate critical supply issues and risks as required. Requirements Essential Experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics or Expediting. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems. Supplier management and delivery performance experience. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications. Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Desirable Manufacturing, aerospace or engineering industry experience. Experience managing shortages and supplier recovery plans. Knowledge of inventory management and production planning. CIPS, APICS/CPIM or equivalent qualification.
Join Our Operations Team Beagle Aircraft is a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our Operations team. Working closely with Production, Procurement and Engineering, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and production schedules are aligned to meet customer demand while supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. What We Offer Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Healthcare benefits Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Holiday Purchase Scheme Birthday leave Long service awards Free onsite parking Career development opportunities The Role As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring materials are available when required and supporting the efficient flow of work throughout the manufacturing process. You'll collaborate with multiple departments to optimise capacity, minimise inventory and help deliver products on time and in full. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer and business requirements. Plan material availability and coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely supply. Optimise production capacity while supporting lean inventory levels. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities. Work closely with Engineering to support material substitutions and production improvements. Maintain accurate planning data, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory information within the ERP/MRP system. Analyse inventory, scrap, yield and planning performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Stores to ensure the smooth flow of materials and work through the business. About You We're looking for someone who is analytical, highly organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Production Planner, Materials Planner or Supply Chain Planner within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Aerospace, defence or precision engineering experience would be advantageous. Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Syspro experience is desirable). Strong Microsoft Excel skills. The ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments. A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure. If you're looking for an opportunity to play a key role within a growing aerospace manufacturer and help drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Join Our Operations Team Beagle Aircraft is a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our Operations team. Working closely with Production, Procurement and Engineering, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and production schedules are aligned to meet customer demand while supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. What We Offer Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Healthcare benefits Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Holiday Purchase Scheme Birthday leave Long service awards Free onsite parking Career development opportunities The Role As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring materials are available when required and supporting the efficient flow of work throughout the manufacturing process. You'll collaborate with multiple departments to optimise capacity, minimise inventory and help deliver products on time and in full. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer and business requirements. Plan material availability and coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely supply. Optimise production capacity while supporting lean inventory levels. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities. Work closely with Engineering to support material substitutions and production improvements. Maintain accurate planning data, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory information within the ERP/MRP system. Analyse inventory, scrap, yield and planning performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Stores to ensure the smooth flow of materials and work through the business. About You We're looking for someone who is analytical, highly organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Production Planner, Materials Planner or Supply Chain Planner within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Aerospace, defence or precision engineering experience would be advantageous. Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Syspro experience is desirable). Strong Microsoft Excel skills. The ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments. A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure. If you're looking for an opportunity to play a key role within a growing aerospace manufacturer and help drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Jul 27, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
Jul 27, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
