Production Planner

Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance RF, microwave and millimetre-wave technologies. Our products support customers across telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace, defence, space and critical communications.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Planner to join the Operations team based at our state-of-the-art production facility on NetPark, Sedgefield.

This is a key role in helping us deliver complex, high-performance RF, microwave and millimetre-wave technologies to customers operating in fast-moving and demanding markets. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining and coordinating production plans that support customer delivery, efficient use of manufacturing resources and smooth flow through production.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams, you will balance customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity and operational priorities across multiple product lines. You will ensure that plans are realistic, visible and deliverable, while identifying and escalating risks before they impact delivery.

You will develop and maintain production plans and schedules that support customer demand and business priorities. This will include converting customer orders, demand signals and project requirements into achievable manufacturing plans, monitoring material availability and capacity, and keeping ERP/MRP planning data accurate and up to date.

You will also support daily and weekly production planning reviews, providing clear updates on priorities, risks, progress and required actions. As part of the wider Operations team, you will contribute to continuous improvement activity, helping to improve planning processes, schedule adherence, operational visibility and production flow.

Requirements

We need to see experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain planning or materials control, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics or high-reliability production environment.

You should have a good working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of production flow, capacity planning, material availability and work-in-progress management. You will be organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Experience in electronics, RF, microwave, semiconductor, aerospace, defence or another advanced manufacturing environment would be advantageous, as would experience supporting NPI, engineering change or production ramp-up activity.

About you

You will be proactive, structured and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be comfortable identifying risks, driving actions and working collaboratively across teams to keep plans on track.

Benefits

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an excellent salary and benefits package.

Benefits include:

• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities

Some benefits become available after successful passing of your probation period. Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on [phone removed] if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary and benefits prior to investing your time applying.

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

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