Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chalgrove ENG
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Assistant Production Planner
Chalgrove | £30,000 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Chalgrove is looking for an Assistant Production Planner to join its Pyro Production Control team. You’ll be providing operational and administrative support to the production planning function, keeping documentation accurate, materials flowing, and the production schedule on track in a safety-critical manufacturing environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing, issuing, and maintaining production drawings and associated documentation in line with revision control
Liaising with Engineering and Planning to resolve drawing discrepancies and ensure documentation supports the Master Schedule
Implementing Engineering Change Documents including removal of obsolete stock
Receiving, investigating, and actioning re-pick requests, including physical picking of hardware and pyrotechnic items from stores and magazines
Maintaining accurate records of issued materials, substitutions, and shortages
Tracking open reservations and missing components, escalating issues that could impact the Master Schedule
Coordinating with procurement, stores, and manufacturing to maintain smooth supply to production lines
Monitoring and clearing SAP COGI queues, investigating and resolving transactional posting errors
Reviewing and maintaining accuracy of Production Order clocking records
Supporting planners with daily and weekly schedules, output reports, and priority lists
Contributing to continuous improvement across planning and material management processes
What you need:
Experience in a manufacturing or production support environment
ERP/MRP system experience - SAP preferred
Understanding of material handling and inventory control
Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
Confident with Microsoft Office and basic administration routines
Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Previous production planning experience desirable
What’s on offer:
£30,000 per annum
Days: 08:00–17:00 Mon–Thu / 08:00–12:00 Fri
Strong benefits package
Genuine progression opportunities
Long-term stability with over a decade of secured contracts
This is a permanent position with a respected name in aerospace manufacturing. A varied, fast-paced planning support role where organisation, accuracy, and the ability to keep multiple plates spinning genuinely matter.
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