Production Planner - 12 Month Contract

Rotork plc; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork plc in Bath is seeking a proactive Production Planner on a 12-month contract. You will lead the downstream supply chain to ensure operational excellence from order to delivery. Responsibilities include managing production schedules and collaborating across functions to optimize resources.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing supply chain, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly towards driving efficiency within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or with appropriate workplace experience.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing supply chain planning and Lean methodology.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules aligning customer demand with efficiency.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate recovery plans for overdue orders.

Skills

Manufacturing Supply Chain Knowledge

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Strong Communication Skills

Lean Methodology

Education

Degree Level Education or Equivalent Experience

6 Sigma Green Belt Trained

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive Production Planner to join us on a 12 moth contract to lead the downstream supply chain, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless customer experience from order to delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Create and manage detailed production schedules that align customer demand with operational efficiency
• Raise work orders and manage MRP messages to deliver a streamlined production flow
• Monitor schedule adherence, lead times, and COTD performance to drive continuous improvement
• Own product master data and lifecycle phases in ERP, ensuring portfolio efficiency and cost control
• Coordinate recovery plans for overdue orders and communicate resolution strategies
• Reconcile the sales order book to ensure alignment across inventory, revenue, and customer expectations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build master production plans that optimize resources and shift patterns
• Manage finished goods inventory policies and engineering change requests
• Report on key supply chain metrics including OTD, inventory health, and cost drivers
• Champion lean principles and deploy planning methodologies like infinite planning, flex planning, and MPS
• Act as deputy to the Supply Chain Manager within the Rotork Management Operating System
• Coach and support team members to deepen supply chain knowledge
• Lead the SiOP process, owning demand planning and capacity alignment across a 3–18 month horizon

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or with appropriate workplace experience/qualification.
• Experience with, and sound knowledge of manufacturing supply-chain, planning and Lean methodology.
• Strong data analysis and experience with an ERP system. Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning.
• Use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.
• Strong skills in problem solving and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
• Proficient in interpreting bills of materials and configured product structures
• 6 Sigma green belt trained and/or lean equivalent. Personal Specification: Essential
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Keen eye for detail and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Agile leadership with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and be a change agent