Senior Production Planner at Motorola Solutions
Ware, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Manufacturing Principles, Power Bi, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Soft Skills, Employee Health, Data Analytics, Management Skills, Operations, Multi Site Operations

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a production or capacity planning role within a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, routings, lead times, and planning parameters (e.g., MRP, Kanban, TOC, Lean Manufacturing).
  • Proven track record in planning for multi-site operations or integrated supply chains.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage 200, SAP, Oracle).
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with capacity modeling or simulation tools.
  • Experience with data analytics and visualisation platforms (e.g., Power BI) is a strong advantage.

SOFT SKILLS

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, capable of prioritising across competing demands.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
  • Experience in the surveillance or communications manufacturing sector.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance for manufacturing in secure or critical infrastructure markets.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10-25%

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for both final product assembly and machine shop, aligning and synchronising demand with available capacity and resources.
Develop detailed short-term, medium-term, and long-term production plans to achieve customer and project targets and requirements.
Identification and initiating improvements to mitigate production bottlenecks or constraints.
Convert sales and operations planning (S&OP) outputs into executable plans across machining, assembly, testing, and packaging operations.
Coordinate and align production schedules to ensure efficient flow of components and assemblies.

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