Production Planner at NAVANTIA UK

Windygates, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, ERP Systems, MRP, Production Schedules, BOMs, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Material Management

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Company Description Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes. Job Description Job Purpose The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and inventory constraints. The role requires advanced use of ERP systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and reporting across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or material availability Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars) Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a manufacturing environment Strong hands-on experience using ERP systems for production planning and MRP Experience managing complex production schedules and multi-level BOMs Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sales Education and Experience Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent. Additional Information Competitive base salary Company pension 33 days holiday If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you. Location: Methil Department: Trades / Operations Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity and materials. This includes monitoring production progress and adjusting plans as necessary.