Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Operations Engineer

Our client, a prominent name in the aerospace sector, are urgently looking for a hands-on, driven Planner to join a high-performing supply chain team.

Role:
Planner
Duration: 4 - 6 month contract
Pay: £25 - 27.50 p/hr (Inside IR35)

Location:

Hamble, Southampton
Working Pattern:
Fully onsite

In this role, you'll be at the heart of operations, working daily with the shop floor, tackling real-time challenges, and ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Own daily production scheduling across multiple work streams
Work closely with shop floor, operations, warehouse & logistics teams
Identify and resolve material shortages and bottlenecks
Lead and participate in daily & weekly planning meetings
Support S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) processes
Build robust production plans and spot pinch points before they happen
Escalate risks and issues proactively to keep production on track
Balance demand, capacity, and material availability in real-time

You'll need to be someone who can see the bigger picture whilst managing day-to-day detail and someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in production planning / scheduling
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
Background in engineering, aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments
Comfortable working onsite and closely with operations teams
Understands capacity, constraints, and workflow dependencies
Knows when to escalate and when to problem-solve independently

If you thrive under pressure, enjoy solving problems, and know how to connect the dots across planning, materials, and operations, this role is for you.

If you're an experienced Planner happy to be fully onsite in Hamble, Southampton and ready to roll your sleeves up to make an immediate impact, apply now