Production Planner/Scheduler

NAVANTIA UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK shipbuilding company is seeking a Production Planner responsible for developing and optimizing production plans to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in production or supply chain planning, particularly with ERP systems. Key tasks include creating production schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating with suppliers. This role offers a company pension and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company pension

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role.
• Strong hands-on experience using ERP systems for production planning.
• Experience managing complex production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Ensure optimal use of labor, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain accurate master data like BOMs and lead times.

Skills

Production Planning

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and inventory constraints. The role requires advanced use of ERP systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and reporting across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or material availability
• Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources
• Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning
• Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars)
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands‑on experience using ERP systems for production planning and MRP
• Experience managing complex production schedules and multi‑level BOMs
• Demonstrated experience working cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and sales

Education and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Company pension
• 33days holiday

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