Production Planner at Rotork Controls

Bath, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, ERP Expertise, Data-Driven Mindset, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, Master Production Planning, Inventory Management, SiOP Process, Demand Planning, Capacity Alignment, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Bill Of Materials, APIC's Certified

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Job Description Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for production planning and customer satisfaction? We’re looking for a proactive Production Planner to lead the downstream supply chain, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless customer experience from order to delivery. What you’ll do: Create and manage detailed production schedules that align customer demand with operational efficiency Raise work orders and manage MRP messages to deliver a streamlined production flow Monitor schedule adherence, lead times, and COTD performance to drive continuous improvement Own product master data and lifecycle phases in ERP, ensuring portfolio efficiency and cost control Coordinate recovery plans for overdue orders and communicate resolution strategies Reconcile the sales order book to ensure alignment across inventory, revenue, and customer expectations Collaborate cross-functionally to build master production plans that optimize resources and shift patterns Manage finished goods inventory policies and engineering change requests Report on key supply chain metrics including OTD, inventory health, and cost drivers Champion lean principles and deploy planning methodologies like infinite planning, flex planning, and MPS Act as deputy to the Supply Chain Manager within the Rotork Management Operating System Coach and support team members to deepen supply chain knowledge Lead the SiOP process, owning demand planning and capacity alignment across a 3–18 month horizon What you bring: Strong production planning and ERP expertise A data-driven mindset with a focus on efficiency and customer service Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive change Passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles Join us and take ownership of a high-impact planning role that shapes customer satisfaction and operational success. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or with appropriate workplace experience/qualification. Experience with, and sound knowledge of manufacturing supply-chain, planning and Lean methodology. Strong data analysis and experience with an ERP system. Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning. Use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point. Strong skills in problem solving and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints Proficient in interpreting bills of materials and configured product structures Desirable APIC’s certified desirable. 6 Sigma green belt trained and/or lean equivalent. Personal Specification: Essential Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively. Keen eye for detail and ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Agile leadership with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and be a change agent Department: Operations EMEA

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Responsibilities

The Production Planner will be responsible for creating and managing detailed production schedules that align customer demand with operational efficiency, while also owning product master data and coordinating recovery plans for overdue orders. Key duties include leading the Sales and Operations Planning (SiOP) process, managing finished goods inventory policies, and reporting on supply chain metrics like On-Time Delivery (OTD).