Production Planner

Hiab USA; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in load-handling solutions is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production activities at its Ellesmere facility. The role involves ensuring efficient resource use, maintaining production schedules, and collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and a solid understanding of planning systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in a production/manufacturing plant, preferably in a similar industry.
• Experience with ERP planning systems, preferably within SAP.
• Understanding of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities.
• Tracking production progress and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Managing the Installation Planning Process.

Skills

Good IT skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to lead with professionalism

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Supply Chain or material planning qualifications

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hiab USA Ellesmere, England, United Kingdom

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As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow.

Reporting to the Operations manager you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the production activities within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures efficient use of resources (materials, labor, equipment, chassis) to meet customer demand and production targets while minimizing downtime and optimizing production flow.

This position will be based in Ellesmere, UK.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Help ensure our Customer Service Center achieves OTD targets
• Ensure Customers and the Sales team remain informed on the status of orders
• Management of Installation Planning Process, both internal and external installers
• Maintenance of Master Production Schedule (SAP)
• Lead the weekly planning meetings and ensure actions are tracked and executed
• Lead weekly update meetings with the sales teams
• Track production progress, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on production output, efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Liaise with Bodybuilders and third parties for schedules and deliveries
• Monitor chassis arrival/dispatch whilst liaising with chassis dealers
• Work with key stakeholders across the sales and operations processes to ensure customer demand is met.
  
  

Education

What you’ll need to succeed

• GCSE level or equivalent
• Supply Chain or material planning qualifications (desirable)
  
  

Working Experience

• 3+ years working in a production/manufacturing plant, preferably in a similar industry
• Experience with ERP planning systems, preferably within SAP
• Understanding of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical engineering principles
• Deep understanding of material flows, work in progress, finished goods and the overall manufacturing principles
  
  

Competence And Skills

• Good IT skills, including Google platforms and MS Office, and have experience on SAP
• Ability to lead with professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be confident and comfortable interfacing with other departments and stakeholders
• Be self-motivated, capable of working under pressure, and able to operate with minimal supervision
• Be a good team player and flexible with regard to tasks performed.
  
  

You will be part of

We offer you a position in a global organization where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks. These tasks will provide a great opportunity for you to grow professionally.

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV in English by 06.06.2025. We process applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.

As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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