Senior Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee production scheduling and material planning for custom valve assemblies. This role offers significant responsibility in improving operations and requires expertise in a collaborative manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in similar roles and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in planning roles, especially in low-volume, complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, mechanical assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling and material planning.
• Coordinate operations across multiple departments.
• Track work order progress and implement solutions.

Skills

Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Epicor

NetSuite

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

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 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).
• 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 engineering, machining, quality, and dispatch departments.
• 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 [contact details] or call (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can apply directly through this advertisement.

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. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.