Production planner

Huisman; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

International work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Huisman, based in Schiedam, Netherlands, is seeking a Production Planner to effectively manage production schedules and align resources with project requirements. The ideal candidate will have higher professional education in Mechanical Engineering, experience in production planning, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Dutch and English is essential. The position offers an excellent benefits package in an international, no-nonsense work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in production planning in a technical or project-driven environment.
• Strong analytical ability and a clear overview of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project and production data to create efficient schedules.
• Align production capacity with project schedules.
• Manage daily production schedules, monitor progress and resource utilisation.

Skills

Analytical with attention to detail

Customer-driven and focused

Proactive and persuasive

Results-driven team player

Education

Higher professional education (HBO)

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vacancy: Production Planner

Do you want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you also think bigger than big? And, do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you.

About Our Organisation

We are Huisman. We develop step‑changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries. With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

About The Position Of Production Planner

As a Production Planner with us, you are so much more than someone who creates schedules. You are the connector who brings teams together, keeps processes flowing, and gives colleagues the confidence that everything is running as it should. Thanks to your forward‑thinking mindset and strong sense of structure, our people can do their work every day with focus and enjoyment. You effortlessly align capacity, materials, and project deadlines, keeping production in motion. You spot bottlenecks before they arise and create calm in the midst of the rush. In doing so, you help build an environment where craftsmanship, collaboration, and growth take center stage.

What do we expect of you?

• Analyzing project and production data and translating it into an efficient schedule for personnel, machines, materials, and components;
• Aligning production capacity with project schedules;
• Managing the daily production schedule, monitoring progress and resource utilisation;
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions to minimise impact on cost and lead time;
• Adjusting the schedule in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
• Ensuring clear communication about planning, progress and priorities during production meetings;

You Are

• Customer‑driven and focused;
• Analytical with attention to detail;
• Proactive and persuasive;
• Practical and punctual;
• A results‑driven team player;
• Willing to travel abroad occasionally;
• Not afraid to take responsibility and ownership.

You Will Have

• Higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level in Mechanical Engineering;
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, is required;
• Production planning experience in a technical or project‑driven environment;
• Strong analytical ability and a clear overview of production processes;
• Experience using ERP systems and a structured way of working;
• Clear communication skills: you communicate clearly, work accurately, and take ownership;
• A technical and international mindset: you feel at home in a down‑to‑earth, technically driven, and international organization.

Some Practical Things We Need You To Have

• An EU passport or valid work permit for the Netherlands;
• A good command of the Dutch and English language, verbally and in writing.

What do we have to offer?

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• An international work environment;
• Various growth and development opportunities;
• Open, informal, no‑nonsense culture with short communication lines.