Operational Planner Manufacturing

James Walker Group; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

James Walker Norway AS is seeking an Operational Planner Manufacturing to own the production planning process in Norway. You will ensure schedules align with demand, capacity and material availability while coordinating with Sales, Procurement, Technical, Warehouse, and Production to support high delivery performance and efficient resources.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will drive continuous improvement of planning processes, maintain master data and planning parameters in SyteLine,

Qualifications

• Strong Norwegian language skills; English preferred.
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities across multiple priorities.
• Good communication and collaboration across departments.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset for planning challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage daily production planning, including developing, maintaining, prioritising, and communicating production schedules.
• Plan and release production orders based on delivery requirements, capacity, materials, and priorities.
• Monitor production orders, identify bottlenecks, and reschedule as needed.
• Execute and follow up MRP in SyteLine in collaboration with Procurement.
• Coordinate with Sales, Technical, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure information flow and alignment of priorities.
• Act as a super user for planning processes within SyteLine and maintain master data and parameters.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs like delivery performance and capacity utilisation for improvement.
• Contribute to development of planning processes, digitalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Norwegian language

English language

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Higher education in Logistics / SCM

Tools

SyteLine ERP

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking for a motivated and skilled Operational Planner Manufacturing to join our dynamic team in Norway.

We are seeking a motivated and structured Operational Planner Manufacturing to join our Operations team at James Walker Norway AS.

Are you analytical, organised, and interested in manufacturing, logistics, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy coordinating activities, solving planning challenges, and ensuring that production runs efficiently? This could be the opportunity for you!

The Role

As an Operational Planner Manufacturing, you will own and manage the production planning process, ensuring that production schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with customer demand, available capacity, and material availability. You will play a key role in coordinating activities across Sales, Procurement, Technical, Warehouse, and Production to support high delivery performance and efficient resource utilisation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Team Leader Service Center to ensure effective execution of production plans and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage daily production planning, including developing, maintaining, prioritising, and communicating production schedules.
• Plan and release production orders based on delivery requirements, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Monitor production orders, identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints, and initiate rescheduling where necessary.
• Execute and follow up material requirements planning (MRP) in SyteLine, working closely with Procurement to address material shortages and purchasing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader Service Center to align production plans with available resources, manage urgent orders, and address operational deviations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Technical, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure effective information flow, material availability, and alignment of priorities.
• Act as a super user for planning processes within SyteLine, supporting the correct use of planning tools and maintaining high‑quality master data and planning parameters.
• Monitor and analyse relevant KPIs, including delivery performance, production plan adherence, and capacity utilisation, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of planning processes, system functionality, digitalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support operational decision‑making.

What You Bring

• You have strong written and spoken Norwegian skills, and good English skills are preferred.
• You have a structured, analytical, and detail‑oriented approach to work.
• You have strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You have good communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across different departments.
• You have a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and the ability to identify and address planning challenges.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a strong general understanding of IT systems.

Preferred

• You have a relevant higher education qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Economics, Production Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• You have experience in manufacturing, production planning, material planning, logistics, or supply chain management.
• You are familiar with ERP systems and have an interest in process improvement.
• Experience with SyteLine or similar production planning systems is an advantage.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Relevant practical experience may compensate for a lack of formal education, and previous experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

James Walker Values and Behaviours

• Treat others as they would like to be treated
• Share your experiences and always welcome feedback
• Earn people’s trust; see things from their point of view
• Never stop learning; recognise failure and celebrate success
• Understand our customers and what they need
• Be an expert in what you do
• Give your work the personal touch, showing people, you enjoy what you do
• Deliver great service and make someone’s day
• If something goes wrong, amaze people with a dazzling recovery
• Make things happen and give it your best
• Get it right first time and never pass on a fault
• Inspire others by the way you do things
• Never be afraid to try something new
• Ask yourself, “is this my best?”

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re ready to take your technical experience to the next level in a dynamic, industrial environment, we want to hear from you.