Production Planner

Ceejay Precision Engineering; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Welshpool seeks a Production Planner to coordinate and schedule fabrication and machining activities ensuring efficient workflow and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will possess 3–5 years of experience in production planning, strong technical skills in fabrication processes, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a supportive environment alongside opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse projects involvement

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in production planning or coordination in fabrication or machining.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, and cutting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule fabrication, machining, laser cutting, and surface treatment activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules.
• Track job progress against schedule and elevate delays or risks.

Skills

Production planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all fabrication, machining, laser cutting, and surface treatment activities to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery. This role is central to converting quotations and project scopes into actionable production plans, including material take-offs, procurement coordination, and job sequencing.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical understanding of steel fabrication processes and excellent planning and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Material Take-Off & Preparation

• Review quotations, drawings, and scopes of work to perform accurate material take-offs (MTOs).
• Identify material grades, sizes, consumables, coatings, and special-order items required for each job.
• Prepare and issue material requisitions in coordination with procurement.
• Confirm material availability and delivery lead times to support production scheduling.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication, machining, laser cutting, and painting operations.
• Prioritise jobs based on client delivery dates, resource availability, and critical path activities.
• Sequence workflow to optimise machine utilisation, reduce bottlenecks, and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with Workshop Supervisors to align labour, equipment, and shift capacity with the production plan.
• Update schedules daily based on progress, changes, or constraints.

Job Coordination & Workflow Management

• Track job progress against schedule and elevate delays or risks.
• Ensure job folders, drawings, and instructions are complete and ready for workshop teams.
• Allocate jobs to work centres (e.g., laser, machining, fabrication, paint) based on material readiness and priority.
• Coordinate subcontracted processes when required (e.g., galvanising, specialised machining, NDT).

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Project Managers, Workshop Supervisors, Procurement, and Stores to ensure smooth workflow.
• Attend daily production meetings and provide updates on job status and schedule risks.
• Communicate material shortages, changes, or priority adjustments to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure client delivery commitments are met and flag potential impacts early.

Inventory & Procurement Support

• Maintain visibility on inventory levels and support procurement in managing stock and reorder points.
• Verify material receipts against project requirements.
• Assist in managing surplus materials and minimising waste.
• Maintain accurate records of production hours, material usage, and job progress.
• Provide production performance reports to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, material handling, and scheduling processes.
• Contribute to the development of planning tools, templates, and digital systems.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in production planning or coordination within a fabrication or machining environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, and cutting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in production planning tools, spreadsheets, or ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What We Offer

• A supportive, family-friendly workplace with a strong safety focus.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Involvement in diverse fabrication and site-based projects across WA.