Our Business
Workdry International is a market‑leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.
We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.
About The Role
As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for the accurate planning and control of materials and production activities. This role is the operational link between supply chain and production, enabling efficiency and scalability.
Main Responsibilities
* Create and close jobs in JADE ERP system.
* Maintain and update BOM/kit lists (Excel‑led, system‑fed).
* Generate shortage reports by job, part number, and supplier.
* Build, update and maintain manual production plans in collaboration with Team Leaders.
* Provide early visibility of long‑lead items using data insights.
* Create and maintain a rolling refurbishment production plan aligned to agreed priorities.
* Sequence jobs based on material availability, capacity assumptions, and business direction.
* Communicate within the team and with key stakeholders for awareness of workflow.
* Prioritise and manage workload as trained.
* Maintain clear job statuses (unfirm, firm, released) to support production visibility.
* Escalate planning and material risks to the supply chain manager.
* Support continuous development of new processes in a changing environment.
Stock availability and materials control
* Monitor stock availability against planned and released jobs.
* Identify material shortages by part number, job number, and supplier.
* Highlight long‑lead items and material risks early.
* Confirm kit readiness prior to job release.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 2 years in production planning or materials control, ideally within manufacturing.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (JADE preferred) and intermediate Excel.
* Understanding of BOM structures and inventory management.
* Analytical mindset: data interpretation, shortage analysis, planning.
* Organisational: prioritisation, workflow coordination.
* Able to document processes and implement changes, challenging the norm constructively.
* Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Supply chain Management, Operational Management or relatable Engineering/Manufacturing field.
* Strong communication and collaboration; bridging supply and production and translating needs of both.
* Problem‑solving under pressure with creative, solution‑based thinking.
* Attention to detail and accuracy, adapting work style for quality over quantity when needed.
* Pick up new and undocumented process quickly and be able to lead by example.
* Always work with safety in mind and be conscious of site SHEQ guidance and role model behaviour.
What we can offer you
* We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
* Competitive salary.
* Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments).
* Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships).
* Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary.
* 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service.
* 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS).
* Support for development and training.
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders.
* Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more).
* Employee referral scheme.
This role is not open to agencies – Please no calls or emails – Thank you.
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
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