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Westhill AB32 6TQ, UK
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Job Description
About the Role
Production Planner
Westhill with Hybrid Working
24 Month Fixed-term contract
Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role
As a key member of the JFD team, the Production Planner ensures projects are delivered successfully through meticulous scheduling and coordination. You'll maintain accurate project timelines, track milestones, and identify potential risks-keeping everything on course. Beyond day-to-day planning, you'll contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of processes and tools, driving efficiency and excellence across the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and maintain production schedules from MRP output, balancing customer needs, material availability, and capacity constraints.
Build strong relationships with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are understood and achieved.
Monitor progress and adjust schedules to resolve delays or bottlenecks.
Analyse data to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and present actionable insights to management.
Create and maintain works orders and manage relevant MRP master data.
Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and KPIs.
Provide information and support to other departments as required.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including training and mentoring staff where needed.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of production planning principles and inventory management.
Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with products and production methods.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Why join us?
Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that
our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
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