Production Process Planner

Billington Structures Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steelwork specialist is seeking a Production Process Planner to oversee production scheduling and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring the Production Programme, analyzing tender data, and coordinating fabrication processes. Ideal candidates should possess experience in construction, preferably within structural steelwork, and a good understanding of Tekla Structures is advantageous. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and health plan.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Overtime generally available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry, ideally structural steelwork.
• Experience with Tekla Structures is advantageous, but training can be provided.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Production Programme alongside the Production Director.
• Add new contracts to the Production Programme and adjust as necessary.
• Regularly review Tekla Structures models to establish accurate fabrication hours.

Skills

Production planning and scheduling

Technical understanding of structural steel fabrication

Cost management and sub-contract coordination

Efficiency monitoring and continuous improvement

Cross-departmental liaison and collaboration

Education

NVQ in fabrication & welding

Relevant academic subject

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Billington Structures is one of the UK’s leading structural steelwork specialists designing, manufacturing and constructing a wide portfolio of projects to a variety of clients, established for over 75 years with a professional and dynamic team.

Our experienced workforce can tackle projects from simple building frames to the most complex structures. With plants in Barnsley and Bristol, we have the capability to process 50,000 tonnes of steel per annum, and are able to service clients at locations throughout the UK and Europe.

Location

Wombwell, Barnsley

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Production Process Planner responsible for the following…

• Monitor the Production Programme alongside the Production Director and Sub-contract Fabrication Manager, ensuring accurate scheduling and allocation of hours.
• Add new contracts to the Production Programme and adjust existing ones as necessary.
• Regularly review Tekla Structures models to establish accurate fabrication hours and set efficiency targets.
• Analyse tender data to allocate labour budgets appropriately across production tasks.
• Assist with reviewing sub-contract fabrication budgets and quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate upfront production processes prior to fabrication, including manufacture of plate and box girder carcasses, bought out or machined items, and fabrication jigs.
• Identify opportunities to split fabrication into sub-assemblies to improve efficiency and utilisation of factory resources.
• Liaise with Design & Drawing Office departments to advise on ‘design for manufacture’ opportunities and complex fabrication requirements.
• Support the QS and Estimating teams by providing guidance on fabrication times, substantiating variation costs, and tracking production performance.
• Maintain and update the ‘Master Efficiency’ document, reporting production hours and efficiency metrics for internal and sub-contract processes.
• Coordinate with other group companies and sub-contractors as required, which may involve travel.

Skills and Knowledge

• Production planning and scheduling
• Technical understanding of structural steel fabrication
• Cost management and sub-contract coordination
• Efficiency monitoring and continuous improvement
• Cross-departmental liaison and Collaboration

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry, ideally structural steelwork, with a fabrication or technical background.
• Experience with Tekla Structures is advantageous; training can be provided.
• Qualifications such as NVQ in fabrication & welding or a relevant academic subject are desirable.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to strict project timescales and adapt to changing priorities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be dependent on experience, and we offer a competitive benefits package including company pension, sick pay scheme, health plan, cycle to work scheme, option to purchase additional holidays and overtime is also generally available.