Production Planner

Sunswap; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunswap is seeking a skilled Production Planner in Leatherhead, England. This role involves coordinating production workflows, analyzing supply and demand, and ensuring effective communication between teams. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related field and demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills. Join a clean-tech innovator that values sustainability and inclusivity.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Sabbatical after 3 years

Free Monthly Lunches

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family leave options

Quarterly Socials

Free counselling sessions

Free Sunswap merchandise

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule production workflows to meet manufacturing orders.
• Monitor stock levels and collaborate with supply chain and operations teams.
• Communicate production schedules and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Production planning software

Job description

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Primary location: Leatherhead, KT22 7BA, UK

Please note this role is based 5 days on site

Salary: up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

About Sunswap:

Sunswap is a clean-tech innovator, pioneering the world’s first fully electric, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) — a true zero-emission alternative to diesel-powered systems. Our mission is to decarbonise the global cold chain, delivering sustainable solutions for the transport and logistics industry.

Since our founding in 2020, we have grown rapidly and secured key partnerships with industry leaders like Tesco and DFDS to bring our cutting-edge refrigeration technology to market. In 2024, we secured a £17.3 million investment to accelerate our mission and scale our impact.

Our achievements have earned significant recognition, including the 2024 Technological Breakthrough Award from the Cold Chain Federation and a place in The Sunday Times 2024 & 2025 Best Places to Work list, celebrating our outstanding workplace culture. At Sunswap, we are united by a shared vision of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

• 30 days of annual leave (includes a Wellbeing Day)
• Sabbatical (after 3 years of working with Sunswap)
• 5 free counselling sessions per year
• Family leave ranging from 4 weeks to 4 months
• Free Monthly Lunches & Quarterly Socials!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Sunswap merch

Job overview

We are currently seeking a skilled Production Planner to join the Sunswap team. The Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling the production workflow to meet TRU manufacturing orders. You will act as the crucial link between our Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure that production is aligned with the build schedule by coordinating material availability, prioritising key parts, and facilitating communication across departments. The ideal candidate will posses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive production schedules to meet manufacturing orders and project deadlines efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, inventory and operations teams to monitor stock levels, identify shortages, escalate critical material gaps and collect all relevant data and information for production planning.
• Analyse production requirements, capacity constraints, and material availability to develop feasible production plans.
• Serve as the central point of contact between Programme, Supply Chain, Production, and other stakeholders to ensure clear and timely updates on material constraints, delays, and resolutions that may impact production timelines.
• Translate sales forecasts into actionable supply and production plans, ensuring alignment with demand fluctuations and capacity constraints.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates to relevant stakeholders, including engineering, production, supply chain and management teams.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and components required for production, and manage supply priorities.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise production planning processes and tools to improve efficiency, visibility, reduce lead times, and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation, including production schedules, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
• Translate sales forecasts into actionable supply and production plans, ensuring alignment with demand fluctuations and capacity constraints.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, demand planning, supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data, implement innovative solutions and make informed decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in production planning software or ERP/MRP systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and driving operational excellence in production planning and scheduling.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Production, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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