Production Planner

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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a subsidiary of Airbus. SSTL has a heritage that spans over 40 years, and prides itself in continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products and services, as well as in delivering space missions for a broad array of applications. From the earliest study activities to the subsystem manufacturing, to the assembly and test, to in-orbit operations, the whole spacecraft lifecycle is managed from SSTL’s Guildford, Surrey headquarters.

For SSTL roles please apply directly on A unique career - Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (sstl.co.uk)

Production Planner - Join a Pioneering Satellite Manufacturer!

Location: Guildford area

Are you an experienced Production Planner ready for your next exciting challenge? Join a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing business where your skills will directly contribute to the development of state-of-the-art commercial satellites.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of a passionate team, helping to plan and coordinate production activities that drive innovation and excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of something truly cutting-edge, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production operations by effectively managing schedules, resources, and materials. Working closely with Projects, Project Manufacturing Engineers, Production and Supply Chain teams, you will drive delivery of Build to stock and Build to Project demands.

Why Join us?

• Be part of a growing organisation at the forefront of satellites technology.
• Work on projects that are out of this world - literally!
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, set up and implement new planning processes and systems.
• Create and maintain production schedules to meet Project demands.
• Create and maintain production schedules for maintaining stock levels of products.
• Work with ERP systems to track and manage production workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan materials to minimise waste.
• Track production costs and work with operations teams to create cost saving measures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Completion of daily and monthly reporting.
• Manage KPI’s for schedule delivery reports.

About You:

• Experience in a Production Planner role or similar.
• Previous experience setting up systems and processes for planning activities including ERP.
• Proficiency with ERP systems is essential. Ideally SAP or SAP S/4HANA.

• You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to take the initiative to ensure goals are met.
• Knowledge and understanding of common manufacturing techniques and processes and how they fit with creating a robust planning function.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Teams).

• Excellent communication and the ability to work in an agile environment.
• Production, Planning or Manufacturing Engineering background in electronics environment an advantage.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering

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