Production Planners x 4 - Maritime

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's maritime sector is seeking 4 Production Planners to enhance production processes. The role involves interpreting customer requirements, developing schedules, and collaborating with supply chain teams to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in production planning and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning.
• Solid understanding of planning workflows in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Create structured task breakdowns reflecting production methods.
• Develop detailed low-level schedules to ensure workflow.
• Identify materials and subcontractor needs.

Skills

production planning

cost estimating

task scheduling

materials planning

communication

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Production Planners x 4 - Maritime, Portsmouth

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job summary

We're seeking 4 Production Materials Planners to support the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes within our naval programme operations.

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You must be based in the UK and have a British Passport.

We're seeking 4 Production Planners to support the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes within our naval programme operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret customer requirements: Create clear and structured task breakdowns that accurately reflect current production methods and dependencies.
• Develop detailed low-level schedules: Ensure smooth workflow through established planning stages (Yellow to Green), identifying and resolving blockers on Pink/Red boards.
• Estimate time and labour: Use production process standards, parametric methods, and practical experience to estimate requirements.
• Identify materials, services, and subcontractor needs: Liaise with supply chain, review supplier quotes for accurate costing and scope coverage.
• Maintain and enhance standard job libraries: Incorporate parts information, feedback, and performance history into planning tools and templates.
• Support performance metrics and planning improvements: Monitor and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Foster close collaboration: Work with production trade leads and subcontractors to refine planning norms and improve estimating accuracy.
• Report non-conforming products or services: Follow internal quality and compliance processes.
• Coach and mentor apprentices and junior staff: Share best practices and promote continuous improvement culture.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in production planning.
• Solid understanding of planning workflows and task list structures in large-scale manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in cost estimating, task scheduling, and materials planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially across supply chain, production, and subcontractor teams.

Be part of one of the UK's most prestigious Maritime organisations.

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