Manufacturing planner Work, Jobs in Northampton Nn7 (with Salaries)

Manufacturing Planner
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Material Operations - Material Control Crew Member
Singer Vehicle Design —Daventry
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
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Production Planner and Warehouse Coordinator
Home County Co. —Stewkley
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Stores Person
Red Bull Technology Group —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
Production Planner
Pelican Products, Inc. —Leighton Buzzard
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Coordinator (PM Shift)
Westland Horticulture Ltd —Corby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Production Planner (FTC 12 months)
Morgan Advanced Materials —Rugby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Risk & Opportunity Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £37,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Engineering Programme Manager
Cosworth —Northampton
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Site Planner-D365 Implementation (18-month FTC)
Morgan Advanced Materials —Corby
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills

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Manufacturing Planner

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
SAP
SAP Materials Management
Production planning
Microsoft Project
Communication skills

Full job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

To develop, maintain, and continuously optimise a robust production planning process that supports manufacturing activities within the Special Projects (SP) business area.

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining production plans that provide clear daily and weekly priorities to Production Operations, ensuring Special Projects manufacturing requirements are achieved, particularly for development and prototype hardware programmes.

The role will provide near-term planning visibility (weekly and fortnightly outlooks) to ensure that machine and labour capacity are available to support programme requirements, while also identifying available capacity to support future business opportunities and bid activities.

Working closely with the SP Master Planning Lead, Manufacturing Team Leads, Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Programme Management, Supply Chain and Quality teams, the Manufacturing Planner will ensure resources, materials and manufacturing readiness are aligned to project requirements.

The role is also responsible for managing SAP demand for development programmes from initiation through to completion, driving planning readiness, maintaining Line of Balance (LOB) schedules, and overseeing material planning activities across all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and manage short-term production plans, proactively identifying and escalating risks, constraints and scheduling issues.
Perform capacity planning across technician resources, machine availability and specialist skill sets to ensure programme delivery requirements are met.
Support and advise on machine maintenance scheduling to minimise operational disruption and optimise resource utilisation.
Interpret and analyse Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure manufacturing plans align with programme milestones and customer requirements.
Lead and facilitate Line of Balance (LOB) reviews across multiple programmes, engaging stakeholders from Programme Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Production Operations.
Ensure alignment between manufacturing plans and programme schedules through active IMS engagement and regular plan updates.
Support weekly planning reviews and daily Level 0 and Level 1 meetings, monitoring progress against plan and communicating priorities for upcoming days and weeks.
Develop and populate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Special Projects programmes, supporting planning and bid activities.
Manage SAP production planning activities, material control processes and manufacturing demand throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive manufacturing readiness by ensuring material availability, planning accuracy and schedule alignment within SAP.
Support material management activities across all assigned projects and maintain oversight of project-specific demand requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve planning, resource and material constraints.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple business functions.
Ability to analyse data, identify risks and implement effective planning solutions.

Desirable

Experience of managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes.
Understanding of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments

Job Reference Number

19642BR

Salary Range

£40,000-£45,000

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

Fixed Term until end of May 2027

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS, SC

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What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

16/07/2027

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