Production Planner

Moove Europe; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive lubricants company in Gravesend is searching for a dedicated Production Planner. This role involves creating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and optimizing operations to meet customer demand. Candidates should have experience in production planning and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including holidays and contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash and Perks

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Events

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of production planning required.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel is critical.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the weekly production schedule.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules.
• Coordinate with supply chain for timely material availability.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing processes

MRP/ERP systems (SAP)

Advanced Excel skills

Lean manufacturing

Excellent problem-solving skills

Capacity planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

SQL

Job description

Production

Planner Gravesend

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Production Planner, fully office based at our European Head office in Gravesend, Kent. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis (Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5.30pm).

Moove is a leading provider of automotive lubricants, oils, and chemicals throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia. We are part of Cosan a Global provider of Energy and Logistics. At our European Head office, we have 200 employees and over 26 different languages spoken. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment. If you love innovation and embrace change, we are the company for you.

The Production Planner has direct responsibility for planning and scheduling lubricants and chemicals manufacturing activities to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.

Responsibilities as our Production Planner are to:

• Create and manage the weekly production schedule,
• MPS Work alongside S&OP specialist to ensure the availability of raw materials and components, MRP
• Raise and process work orders
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with customer demand and inventory targets.
• Lean key player - ensure high OEE and Adherence to Plan is achieved
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules to accommodate changes in demand, material delays, or equipment downtime
• Chair weekly planning meeting
• Coordinate with supply chain and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials
• Generate 4-week capacity plan status with key actions and support required as part of the S&OP cycle
• First line of contact and provide support to the manufacturing team
• Work closely with manufacturing team to optimize and improve weekly schedule to support customer requirements
• Liaise daily with various internal departments (incl. Customer Experience, Distribution, Marketing and Sales team)
• Ensure high customer service levels are achieved and maintained (OTIF)
• Lead and own root causing for Gravesend factory
• Optimise inventory levels within set limits
• Build and utilise planning tools through internal systems (e.g. Excel, Power BI and SAP) to analyse data and support ongoing automation for long term improvement
• Conduct continuous improvement and planning projects
• Support the team with daily activities

Essential Skills Required:

• Previous experience of production planning
• Good understanding of manufaufaturing processes
• Familiarity with capacity planning and scheduling tools
• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced excel skills
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP)
• Experience in a similar industry would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Proven proactive and self-starter skills; displays ownership, initiative and drive
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team environment

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of suppliers and products related to lubricant industry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• PowerBi, DAX, SQL
• Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish

In return for joining us as our Production Planner you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)
• Life Assurance 4x basic salary
• Medicash and Perks
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Company Events
• Free Parking

At Moove, how we work matters just as much as what we do. Our culture is built on five core attitudes that guide us every day:

We re In This Together We collaborate, support one another, and aim higher as a team.
Open Mind We value diversity, empathy, and inclusive thinking.
Always Safe We put safety and wellbeing above all else.
Real Talk We communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Think Big, Carry It Out Simply We act with purpose, simplify complexity, and deliver results.

If these values speak to you, you ll thrive at Moove.

Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Production Planner and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we d love to hear from you!

Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.