Production Planner

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Planner / Project Scheduler to own production programmes across multiple bespoke tender builds at our Southampton facility.

You will manage end-to-end planning using Gantt charts and project planning software, coordinating with engineering, workshop and procurement teams to ensure schedules meet milestones and delivery targets for high-value marine builds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record using Gantt charts to manage multi-project workflows.
• Background in marine manufacturing or high-spec bespoke engineering.
• Strong procurement timelines and delivery forecasting understanding.
• Ability to coordinate cross-department operations and align with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and oversee detailed master production schedules across concurrent projects.
• Monitor manufacturing timelines, procurement schedules, and milestones to maintain operation flow.
• Coordinate resource management and track project-related cash flow forecasts against delivery targets.
• Collaborate with engineering, workshop, procurement, and management teams to synchronize builds.

Skills

Programme management

Gantt charts

Project planning software

Cross-functional coordination

Resource management

Cash flow forecasting

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Production Planner / Project Scheduler to take ownership of our production programmes across multiple bespoke tender builds.

You will manage end-to-end planning to ensure every build remains on schedule, within scope, and aligned with contractual milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Build, update, and oversee detailed master production schedules across concurrent bespoke projects using Gantt charting and project planning software.
• Process & Progress Tracking: Monitor manufacturing timelines, procurement schedules, and key project milestones to maintain operational flow.
• Resource & Cash Flow Allocation: Coordinate resource management and track project-related cash flow forecasts alongside contractual delivery targets.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate directly with engineering, workshop, procurement, and management teams to keep all build phases properly synchronized.

Key Requirements

• Project Scheduling Expertise: Proven track record utilizing Gantt charts and dedicated project planning software to manage multi-project workflows.
• Industry Experience: Background in marine manufacturing, boatbuilding, or a high-spec bespoke engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Operational Control: Strong grasp of procurement timelines, resource management, and delivery forecasting.
• Communication & Drive: Direct approach with the confidence to coordinate cross-departmental operations and keep complex projects on track.

What We Offer

• A key role within a growing luxury marine business.
• State-of-the-art working environment at our dedicated Southampton facility.
• Opportunity to shape production processes across high-value bespoke builds.