Production Planner
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The Opportunity – Production Planner
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About the role:
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planner to join JCB Power Systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient production flow by managing customer orders, coordinating build plans, and utilising SAP systems to support operational success. You’ll work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring that production schedules and material availability align with business demands.
What does this role involve day to day?
• Develop, manage, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Coordinate customer order control to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Plan production using both finite and infinite capacity planning methods
• Create and release work orders in line with production requirements
• Manage material requirements and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production
• Monitor capacity constraints and adjust plans accordingly
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilise SAP systems to support planning, reporting, and data accuracy
This will be suited to you if...
• You have a degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Operations, Business Management, or a related discipline
• You have proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment
• You’re confident developing and managing detailed production schedules
• You have experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
• You’re highly organised, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can communicate effectively across teams
• You have a continuous improvement mindset and are driven to optimise processes
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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