Production Planner

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to enhance customer experience and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire planning process, from order placement to product delivery, ensuring that customer needs are met with precision. Your expertise in data analysis and ERP systems will help optimize production schedules and resource allocation. Join a dynamic team committed to engineering excellence and make a significant impact in shaping the future of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role with a background in manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis skills and ERP expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage work orders and MRP messages, ensuring efficient schedules.
• Create a master production plan and optimize machine efficiencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Relationship Management

Education

Experience in a Planning Role

Background in Manufacturing/Production

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Production Planner to join our team. In this role, you will take full ownership of the customer experience, from order placement to timely product delivery, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Production and Contracts teams within the Operations department.

Your responsibilities will include raising work orders, managing MRP messages, providing operations with an efficient schedule, and creating a master production plan (0 – 3 months). You will also optimize machine efficiencies, resource availability, and propose necessary adjustments in operational requirements. Additionally, you will take full ownership of supply planning to ensure forecasts are met with available capacity.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication skills who can adapt in a dynamic environment focused on customer experience.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in a planning role.
• Background in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong data analysis skills and ERP expertise.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Excel in relationship management and collaborative work.
• Demonstrate excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Have a keen attention to detail with a methodical and logical analytical approach.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food—these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.