Senior Production Planner: Master Scheduling & Lean Improvement

Tibidabo Scientific Industries; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 25 days

Group Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cyclescheme

Home & Tech Scheme

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Photek, part of the Tibidabo Scientific Industries group, is seeking a Production Planner for its office-based team in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and sits within the wider Purchasing team.

You will own the production plan, interpret planning data, and maintain an accurate schedule. Strong organisational and analytical skills, plus proficiency in Excel and English, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High level of organisation and ability to adapt plans to changing manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Good understanding of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Production Plan to meet customer delivery dates.
• Provide accurate status updates and liaise with Department Heads.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure timely component deliveries.
• Host daily stand-up meetings to communicate delivery plans and status.
• Monitor progress and highlight delays or issues impacting schedules.
• Maintain detailed records of KPIs and drive Lean initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

English language proficiency

Education

Good level of education

Job description

Photek, part of the Tibidabo Scientific Industries group, is seeking a Production Planner for its office-based team in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and sits within the wider Purchasing team.

You will own the production plan, interpret planning data, and maintain an accurate schedule. Strong organisational and analytical skills, plus proficiency in Excel and English, are essential for success.