Senior Production Planner

Proactive Global; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee production scheduling and material planning for complex valve assemblies. This role involves collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, with opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess experience in low-volume manufacturing and technical knowledge in CNC machining.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in planning roles within complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and assembly.
• Proficiency in data management with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules and work orders.
• Align material needs and manage capacity constraints.
• Track progress and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering

APICS CPIM or similar planning certification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, NetSuite)

Excel

Job description

Senior Planner
Location: Uxbridge, UK
Salary: Up to 40K (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced planner ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We're looking for a detail-driven Senior Planner to lead production scheduling and material planning for complex, made-to-order valve assemblies. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating operations across multiple departments and driving improvements in a precision-engineered setting.

Why This Role?

• Make a Strategic Impact: Lead planning efforts in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operation where your decisions directly affect delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including assembly, machining, procurement, and repair, to ensure production flow and materials availability.
• Growth & Development: Join a team that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and supports your professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and manage production schedules and work orders for new builds and repairs.
• Align material needs with engineering BOMs and customer specifications.
• Monitor capacity constraints and proactively adjust schedules across multiple departments.
• Maintain and update planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Track work order progress and implement solutions to remove bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to avoid material shortages.
• Support customer service with accurate lead time estimates.
• Improve planning processes and implement metrics like lead time performance and capacity utilization.
• Support WIP tracking, kitting, and planning-based continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in planning roles within low-volume, complex manufacturing environments (engineered-to-order or made-to-order preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of CNC machining, mechanical assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• ERP Proficiency: Experience with systems like SAP, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient with Excel and comfortable handling data to drive planning decisions.
• Communication: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• APICS CPIM or similar planning certification.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and document control processes.

Working Conditions

• Based in both office and production environments.
• Regular interaction with departments across engineering, machining, quality, and dispatch.
• Some flexibility required to support urgent or short-turnaround customer orders.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a proactive planner who thrives in complex manufacturing and enjoys working cross-functionally, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact us for more information.

To apply, please contact Aastha Khurana at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can apply directly through this advert.

Referral Bonus - Get 250!

Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they're hired, you'll receive a 250 referral bonus. (T&Cs apply)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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