The post holder will be responsible for developing, owning and improving the Master Production Schedule. This role will oversee the full production lifecycle from high level strategic planning through to value stream planning and scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and communicate an accurate, achievable Master Production Schedule
- Ensure all customer demand is correctly translated into the MRP system and reflected in the operational plan
- Conduct capacity analysis ensure production plans are balanced, stable, and executable
- Act as the key planning interface between Operations, Programme Management and Supply Chain
- Provide scenario modelling to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, systems, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency
Reward
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexi time working
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business - Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Planning, preferably within a Manufacturing environment
- MRP experience and excellent level of MS Excel knowledge
- Previous experience in improving efficiencies
- Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths & English)
- Highly organised
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong statistical knowledge
- Ability to work well under pressure
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 5th July 2026 at 17:00.
For further infomation contact [email protected]
