Hybrid Production Planner (24-Month Fixed-Term)

JamesFisher; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher is seeking a Production Planner for Westhill with hybrid working. The 24-month fixed-term contract requires careful scheduling, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with Supervisors and Buyers to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle preferred), and a proactive approach to risk management within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant 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.

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

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

James Fisher is seeking a Production Planner for Westhill with hybrid working. The 24-month fixed-term contract requires careful scheduling, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with Supervisors and Buyers to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle preferred), and a proactive approach to risk management within a manufacturing context.