Production Planner

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Production Planner for a 24-month fixed-term role in Westhill with hybrid working. The role focuses on scheduling, coordinating, and improving production plans to meet milestones and customer needs.

The successful candidate will manage MRP-driven schedules, collaborate with supervisors and buyers, track progress, and drive continuous improvement across processes and tools. Security checks are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and inventory management.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with products and production methods.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules from MRP output, balancing customer needs, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Build strong relationships with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are understood and achieved.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Analyse data to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and present actionable insights to management.
• Create and maintain works orders and manage relevant MRP master data.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and KPIs.
• Provide information and support to other departments as required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including training and mentoring staff where needed.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Production Planner
Westhill with Hybrid Working
24 Month Fixed-term contract

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

As a key member of the JFD team, the Production Planner ensures projects are delivered successfully through meticulous scheduling and coordination. You’ll maintain accurate project timelines, track milestones, and identify potential risks—keeping everything on course. Beyond day-to-day planning, you’ll contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of processes and tools, driving efficiency and excellence across the organisation.

Whatyou’llbe doing:

• Develop and maintain production schedules from MRP output, balancing customer needs, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Build strong relationships with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are understood and achieved.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Analyse data to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and present actionable insights to management.
• Create and maintain works orders and manage relevant MRP master data.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and KPIs.
• Provide information and support to other departments as required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including training and mentoring staff where needed.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles and inventory management.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with products and production methods.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development andorganisationalvisibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services companyoperatingacross Energy,Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology,expertise, and collaboration.

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James FisherDefence(JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, deliveringcutting-edgediving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial anddefencemarkets. Operating worldwide,JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training.We’realso at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.