Production Planner

Production Planner focuses on convert the master production schedule (mps) into a finite, executable weekly production plan and release work orders accordingly.

What the role involves

• Convert the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into a finite, executable weekly production plan and release work orders accordingly.
• Leading daily production meetings, reviewing prior day performance, constraints, and recovery actions.
• Reporting weekly performance against plan, highlighting risks, recoveries, and trends.
• Coordinating closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production teams to confirm material availability prior to order release.
• Ensure continuity of production and achievement of customer delivery targets on time.
• Evaluate machine, labour, and shift capacity to identify bottlenecks, overloads, and constraints.

Skills and requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Supply Chain/Engineering/Business related field, or relevant experience considered in lieu.
• Strong experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis and reporting of large data sets.
• 30 days annual leave.

Additional role context

• At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen.
• Schedule stability, and operational performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.