Senior Planner - UK Operations & Production Control

Powell Industries, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Lead Planner for their UK Operations Administration. The ideal candidate will manage planning and production control, ensuring efficient workflows and timely information delivery. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems like Oracle or SAP, are essential. Candidates should have at least 5 years in a planning role. This is a full-time position based in West Yorkshire, UK, offering opportunities for advancement and a commitment to equality in employment.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Oracle or SAP based ERP systems would be an advantage.
• The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• The candidate should have at least 5 years relevant experience in a planning role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning and Production Control function to ensure balanced factory workload.
• Create production and sales order schedules for efficient workflow.
• Coordinate changes to factory schedule and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Planning and organizing

Proactive under pressure

Education

At least 5 years relevant experience in a planning role

Experience with Oracle or SAP based ERP systems

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing best practice

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Lead Planner for their UK Operations Administration. The ideal candidate will manage planning and production control, ensuring efficient workflows and timely information delivery. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems like Oracle or SAP, are essential. Candidates should have at least 5 years in a planning role. This is a full-time position based in West Yorkshire, UK, offering opportunities for advancement and a commitment to equality in employment.