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SalaryJob Title: Production Planner - Military Armour Systems
Location: Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri).
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and On-site 5 days per week
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (subject to experience)
JOB SUMMARY
Are you an analytical, detail-orientated, and adaptable Production Planner seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you are passionate about safeguarding lives and ready to take on an exciting and challenging role, we invite you to read further!
Join NP Aerospace as our Production Planner, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely production of our goods. In this role, you'll expertly manage material planning, ensuring the delivery of all purchase order requirements to support production plans and sales targets. Additionally, you'll assess manpower, equipment, and raw material needs to meet production demand, collaborating closely with all functions to ensure efficient and timely plan delivery.
Do you want to know more about NP Aerospace? Visit our LinkedIn page and NPA Careers Page to find out more about us!
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of excellence in safeguarding lives, we look forward to seeing your CV!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an individual who possesses a good understanding of QAD and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Access. The ideal candidate should be adept at compiling databases, creating pivot tables, and generating charts.
Additionally, effective communication and planning skills are essential for this role, along with practical problem-solving abilities. The ability to adapt plans in response to evolving business requirements is also crucial.
Please note: Due to operational needs, this is an on-site role 5 days a week at our Foleshill Road site.
BENEFITS
Discretionary Half Year Bonuses
Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
Two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets to attend yearly training/camp
Paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
Pension – ER/EE – 3%/5% = 8% combined
Life Cover – 3 x base salary
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
JOB DUTIES
- Create and maintain Production Plans across all product lines to ensure efficient delivery to customer demands.
- Ensure the labour requirements are monitored and kept up to date to ensure cost-effective production.
- Monitor workflow bookings and ensure they are completed correctly.
- Ensure materials are available to meet the demands of the production plan by working closely with procurement.
- Support the production team to deliver the plan as required.
- Support and report progress in business reviews, including planning meetings, project reviews, and daily shop floor meetings.
- Instigate and implement continuous improvement activities, including effective use of QAD.
- All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.
CRITICAL OUTPUTS AND ACHIEVEMENT REQUIRED
- Effective material planning process implemented and supporting production plans for customer demands.
- Streamlined and controlled production and labour plans.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working within a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience in use of QAD or similar MRP system.
- Math's and English qualification (e.g. GCSE level C or above)
WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.
