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Production Planners x 4 - Maritime
Reference: BHN585927
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Contract
- Salary: £29.40 - £39.51/hour
- Date published: 9 April 2025
Job description
We're seeking 4 Production Planners to support the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes within our naval programme operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Interpret customer requirements to create clear and structured task breakdowns that accurately reflect current production methods and dependencies.
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Develop detailed low-level schedules and ensure smooth workflow through established planning stages (Yellow to Green), identifying and resolving blockers on Pink/Red boards.
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Estimate time and labour required for each trade using production process standards, parametric methods, and practical experience.
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Identify materials, services, and subcontractor needs, liaising with the supply chain and reviewing supplier quotes to ensure accurate costing and full work scope coverage.
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Maintain and enhance standard job libraries, incorporating parts information, feedback, and performance history into planning tools and templates.
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Support the implementation of performance metrics and planning improvements through continuous monitoring and feedback.
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Foster close collaboration with production trade leads and subcontractors to continuously refine planning norms and estimating accuracy.
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Report non-conforming products or services in line with internal quality and compliance processes.
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Coach and mentor apprentices and junior staff, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
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Proven experience in production planning.
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Solid understanding of planning workflows and task list structures across large-scale manufacturing or engineering projects.
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Proficiency in cost estimating, task scheduling, and materials planning.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially when liaising across supply chain, production, and subcontractor teams.
Be part of one of the UK's most prestigious Maritime organisations.

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