Manufacturing Planner
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3116 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Lockheed Martin is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers, If planning production schedules is the main task). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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.
- 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.
- 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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lockheed Martin, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lockheed Martin holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.