Hybrid Production Planner - 24-Month Contract

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Production Planner for a 24-month fixed-term role in Westhill with hybrid working. The role focuses on scheduling, coordinating, and improving production plans to meet milestones and customer needs.

The successful candidate will manage MRP-driven schedules, collaborate with supervisors and buyers, track progress, and drive continuous improvement across processes and tools. Security checks are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and inventory management.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with products and production methods.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules from MRP output, balancing customer needs, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Build strong relationships with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are understood and achieved.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Analyse data to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and present actionable insights to management.
• Create and maintain works orders and manage relevant MRP master data.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and KPIs.
• Provide information and support to other departments as required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including training and mentoring staff where needed.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Production Planner for a 24-month fixed-term role in Westhill with hybrid working. The role focuses on scheduling, coordinating, and improving production plans to meet milestones and customer needs.

The successful candidate will manage MRP-driven schedules, collaborate with supervisors and buyers, track progress, and drive continuous improvement across processes and tools. Security checks are required for this position.