Production Planner

Next Phase Recruitment; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Phase Recruitment in Royston is seeking an experienced Production Planner to own schedules and BOM planning for complex engineered systems. You will coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing and Manufacturing to keep production on track in a hybrid setup after an initial on-site period.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning, strong Excel and ERP skills (SAP or similar), and a proactive, cross-functional approach to resolve material shortages and lead times.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in production planning within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning/scheduling complex mechanically assembled systems.
• Good knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience with BOMs, MRP/materials management and production scheduling.
• Understanding of kitting, line-side stock and material availability.
• Strong Excel/data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Confident working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules against forecasts and delivery targets.
• Maintain BOMs and production structures, working closely with Engineering and Design.
• Monitor material availability, production lead times and shortages, expediting where required.
• Work with Sourcing to resolve material supply issues and minimise the impact of procurement delays.
• Manage the sequencing and prioritisation of materials across production.
• Support the introduction of new products from BETA/project stage into full production.
• Analyse planning data and publish monthly performance metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

MRP

BOM management

Job description

Production Planner – Capacity Planning

Royston | Hybrid working (after 3 months, up to 1 day/week)

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner to support the manufacture of complex engineered systems in Royston. You’ll own production schedules, material availability and BOM planning, working closely with Engineering, Sourcing and Manufacturing to keep production on track.

Reporting into senior management, You’ll join a team of seven, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules against forecasts and delivery targets.
• Maintain BOMs and production structures, working closely with Engineering and Design.
• Monitor material availability, production lead times and shortages, expediting where required.
• Work with Sourcing to resolve material supply issues and minimise the impact of procurement delays.
• Manage the sequencing and prioritisation of materials across production.
• Support the introduction of new products from BETA/project stage into full production.
• Analyse planning data and publish monthly performance metrics.

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years' experience in production planning within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience planning/scheduling complex mechanically assembled systems.
• Good knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience with BOMs, MRP/materials management and production scheduling.
• Understanding of kitting, line-side stock and material availability.
• Strong Excel/data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Confident working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid working: On-site for first 3 months; thereafter up to 1 day remote per week, with all staff required on-site on Wednesdays
• Location: Royston (within walking distance of Royston train station and accessible from the A505)
• Interview process: Expected to be a single on-site stage (approx. 90 minutes), including an Excel test, site tour, and discussion of experience/suitability