Production / Project Planner

I am looking for full time Production / Project Planners to be based at Burghfield, Reading to provide production planning services, encompassing Manufacturing and Science demand across Operational Delivery Units.This is a contract opportunity to December 2027 and is inside IR35 at £31.79ph Umbrella, £23.41ph PAYEROLE OVERVIEW: 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.ROLE 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 CRITERIA: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