Production Planner

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services

Production Planner
Burnley
Safran Nacelles
Onsite Monday - Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Planner to support the delivery of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by ensuring the efficient flow of materials and components through our internal supply chain.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will develop realistic short-term supply plans, manage production orders, monitor capacity, and resolve supply challenges to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining inventory targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term supply plans aligned to the MPS and customer demand.
• Validate MRP outputs and manage exception messages.
• Launch, sequence, and manage production orders within the ERP system.
• Perform detailed capacity planning and identify potential constraints.
• Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and implement recovery plans where required.
• Analyse supply chain performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure stock accuracy through effective order management and receipting processes.
• Support subcontracted processes and manage production order closure and archiving.
• Participate in daily control rooms, planning reviews, audits, and improvement projects.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
• Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role dependant)
• Excellent training, education, and development schemes
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
• Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
• Experience using ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• APICS BSCM qualification.
• Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience.
• Knowledge of customs, transport, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with capacity planning and production control.

What We're Looking For

• Proactive and organised approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Resilient and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong team player with the confidence to challenge and escalate when required

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