Industrial Planner

2 days ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Operations Planner

Glasgow

 

Are you passionate about creating achievable production plans and managing materials effectively to support business operations? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment where your problem-solving skills and initiative make a real impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you

 

What You’ll Do

As an Operations Planner, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will:

    •         Develop and maintain production and material plans, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where needed.

    •         Collaborate closely with team leaders, program managers, and buyers to ensure alignment and effective communication.

    •         Manage capacity planning processes and lead regular production review meetings.

    •         Support the team in meeting and exceeding sales goals of over £205 million.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

    •         Load customer demands into the Master Production Schedule.

    •         Manage Planner workbench activities to optimize efficiency.

    •         Report on material availability, job progress, and inventory management.

    •         Build strong relationships across teams and contribute to a culture of collaboration and mutual success.

    •         Develop innovative solutions to process challenges, always aligning with company objectives.

 

Your Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

    •         Strong MRP II planning skills and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.

    •         Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally with ERP systems.

    •         Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.

    •         Familiarity with complex bills of material and routings (advantageous).

    •         APICS or Institute of Operations Management qualifications (desirable but not essential).

 

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive team of eight Operations Planners and assistants, where your contributions will directly impact the success of our business. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment while being supported to develop professionally.

 

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that values your contributions? Apply today to join us on this exciting journey

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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