Master Production Planner

HAD-FAB LTD; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HAD-FAB LTD is seeking a Master Production Planner to lead all production scheduling activities within a dynamic operations environment. The role offers significant influence over planning practices while working collaboratively across various teams to enhance project delivery, critical for achieving future infrastructure goals. This full-time position requires deep expertise in production planning, a proactive approach to resource management, and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Holiday allowance plus your birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering, ideally steel fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage high-value production portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules.
• Forecast resource requirements and manage capacity issues.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to meet production plans.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership qualities

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years’ experience in production planning

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Primavera P6

Job description

Position: Master Production Planner
Location: Had Fab Ltd., East Lothian
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time, Onsite (with potential for some hybrid working)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Master Production Planner to join our Operations team. This critical role will be responsible for planning and scheduling of all Operations production activities. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you’ll oversee both strategic and tactical scheduling, aligning production needs with available resources, supporting business growth and customer demands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to lead and influence enterprise-level planning while supporting the successful delivery of high-impact projects across power transmission, renewables, and infrastructure.

About Us

Had Fab Ltd. is a leader in complex steel fabrication and design, supporting critical infrastructure across the UK. We play a vital role in delivering the UK’s 2030 targets and net-zero ambitions. With over 60 years of expertise, we operate across multiple sites and sectors, including renewables, power transmission, transport, and industrial manufacturing.

We are a collaborative and dynamic team dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Planning: Develop and maintain master production schedules, aligning project milestones with labour, materials, and equipment capacity.

Capacity Management: Forecast resource requirements for current and future workloads, addressing over/under capacity issues proactively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Commercial, and Business Development teams to ensure production plans reflect business and client demands.

Risk & Contingency Planning: Identify and mitigate scheduling risks, including delays, quality issues, or supply chain disruption.

Performance Monitoring: Develop and report on KPIs to track schedule performance, capacity, and output, contributing to continuous improvement.

System & Process Development: Drive planning best practices and system improvements, promoting the use of Microsoft Project and supporting internal training.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

5+ years’ experience in production planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment (ideally steel fabrication or project-led production).

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and scheduling tools.

Proven ability to plan against business milestones and manage high-value production portfolios.

Proficient in Microsoft Project; ERP experience essential. Familiarity with Primavera P6 advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

Exceptional organisational and analytical skills.

Confident communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders across departments.

Commercially aware with a clear understanding of how planning impacts delivery and profitability.

Leadership qualities with the ability to influence process improvement and planning capability across the team.

Company pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Holiday allowance plus your birthday off

Apply today with your CV to take the next step in your planning career and contribute to delivering the infrastructure of tomorrow.Closing date: 20 June 2025 — we may close this advert early depending on the volume of applications received.