Production Planner

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Us:

Based in Bromborough, Teledyne CML Composites is a fast-growing manufacturer, supplying carbon/glass fibre composite parts and assemblies to some of the world’s leading aircraft and aero engine producers. Operating across various distinct product groups including commercial and business jet products, this role is an opportunity to join a team putting the finishing touches to our highly technical products.

The manufacturing facility houses some of the most advanced machining technology in Europe such as a multi axis NDT robotic machine, automated material cutting machine and multi axis CNC machining centres. Teledyne CML Composites has positioned itself, and is recognised as one of the world’s leading suppliers in composites and supports the business strategy of continuous growth and technical innovation.

With an orderbook extending out into the next decade, we are looking for new colleagues to join our thriving company.

Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the Master Production Schedule to ensure efficient workflow, timely delivery, and optimal resource utilization across all manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Master Schedule Execution: Create and manage detailed workflow plans derived from the Master Production Schedule for each Customer Product Stream, organized by work centre and operation.
• Lead Time Management: Establish accurate manufacturing and assembly lead times for all required components.
• Performance Reporting: Produce detailed reports and analysis on operational performance against the Production Schedule, including plan-versus-actual comparisons of KPIs across departments and stakeholders. Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Inventory Control teams to address supply/demand imbalances caused by material shortages, resource constraints, or capacity issues.
• Capacity Planning: Develop forward-looking finite capacity plans based on historical performance and known constraints, supporting gap analysis against the Master Schedule.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend tactical solutions and process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for in you:

• Previous demonstratable experience within Planning and Supply Chain as a planner or similar.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Level qualification or equivalent desirable.

The skills that would make you stand out:

• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of planning and supply chain processes.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident in leading discussions and debates within planning and peer groups.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

For further information on the company please visit our website at Teledyne CML Composites

For further information on how to apply for the roles please visit Careers (teledyne.com)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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