Production Planner | Outsource UK

Job Description

Production Planner
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Portsmouth
Duration – 10 months
Working hours/pattern - FT onsite
Hourly Rate: £31.53 PAYE or £42.41 Umbrella
Inside IR35
  
We’re looking for a Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing/operations environment, turning customer requirements into clear, deliverable production plans.
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring work is properly scoped, scheduled, and ready for delivery.
  
What you’ll be doing:
  • Translating customer requirements into production-ready plans
  • Creating task breakdowns, identifying dependencies, and supporting scheduling
  • Estimating labour, materials, and subcontract requirements
  • Working closely with procurement, supply chain, and production teams
  • Carrying out pre-production checks to ensure work is ready to go
  • Resolving planning issues that could delay delivery
  • Supporting continuous improvement of planning processes and data
  
What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in production planning, manufacturing, or shipyard environments
  • Ability to read technical drawings/specs and interpret requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable using ERP systems and Excel
  • Able to manage workload and deliver to tight timescales
  
A hands-on role where you’ll have real impact on delivery performance and project success.
Interested? Apply now or message me for more details.

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