Junior Planner

We design, manufacture and assemble precision forged and machined components at our fully integrated facility in the heart of the UK. Our vision is not only to be the best at what we do but to continually set new standards in the industry by investing and innovating. That’s why we have been pioneers in our industry for over eighty years.

We are forging the future today.

This role is suitable for someone developing their career in production planning, manufacturing planning, or supply chain, as well as candidates with relevant transferable experience. The Junior Planner will work within Operations, reporting to the Head of Planning and working closely with the Head of Business and Master Production Scheduler. This role plays an important part in supporting the effective planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing activity across the Business Unit, ensuring products are manufactured and delivered in line with customer requirements.

The post-holder will support the development and maintenance of short-term production schedules and contribute to the 13-week time-phased manufacturing plan. This will include assisting with capacity planning, material readiness, tooling availability, press utilisation, WIP control, subcontract management, and the integration of new products into the manufacturing workflow.

This is a hands‑on planning role requiring accuracy, organisation, clear communication, and the ability to respond effectively to changing customer, material, and operational priorities.

As a condition of employment successful candidates are required to satisfy ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance and must fulfil the following before commencing this role:

• Currently hold the legal Right to Work in the UK
• Pass Drugs & Alcohol screening at the start of their Mettis employment

• Support the 4-week production and sales plan, including output, material readiness, tooling availability, and press utilisation
• Assist with the development and maintenance of time‑phased manufacturing plans and short‑term production schedules
• Maintain disciplined WIP management, including release, sequencing, progress chasing of slow‑moving works orders, and closure of scrapped or obsolete orders
• Support subcontract product management, including requisitioning, supplier delivery performance, and progress monitoring
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to support effective production flow
• Respond to customer, material, tooling, and operational changes to help protect schedule adherence
• Support the integration of new products into the manufacturing workflow through NPI activities
• Maintain accurate planning and manufacturing data within EFACS or relevant business systems
• Escalate risks to delivery, capacity, tooling, material availability, or subcontract performance in a timely manner

• Comply with EHS and legislative standards
• Adhere to all PPE and safety policy requirements
• Comply with occupational health requirements
• Promote safe working practices across the Business Unit
• Participate in risk assessments and near‑miss reduction activities where required
• Support a safe and organised working environment through effective planning and communication

• Work in alignment with ISO
  9001 procedures and relevant business processes
• Maintain accurate planning data within EFACS to support quality compliance and traceability
• Support reduction of rework, scrap, and deviation through effective scheduling and WIP control
• Ensure planning activity supports approved methods of manufacture and customer requirements
• Escalate planning or data issues that may create quality, compliance or delivery risks
• Support process discipline through accurate order management and adherence to planning procedures

• Ensure output plans align with customer delivery schedules and business priorities
• Coordinate resource, tooling, material, and subcontract availability to protect on‑time delivery
• Support schedule adherence through effective communication, follow‑up, and escalation
• Assist in identifying and…