Production Planner; Permanent, full time
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Job Description
Location: Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
About The Role
As a production controller you will effectively manage all allocated live projects driving the builds through sub‑assembly to test completion. The controller will also assist Production to follow correct build sequences, processes and specifications, whilst monitoring schedule adherence.
You will be responsible for controlling the material reservation for your allocated projects, providing Production with relevant drawings packs. You will manage all kitting activities to planned build schedules, monitoring delivery issues and taking corrective actions as needed.
Skills and Qualifications
This person should have experience working within a manufacturing planning environment with excellent analytical skills and the ability to present management information. A good understanding of Supply chain processes is advantageous.
You should be self‑motivated with excellent work prioritisation skills. Effective management of a diverse range of stakeholders to gather and deliver data is essential so strong interpersonal skills are a must. Good communication skills with an ability to deliver consistent messages to all levels of the company.
Required Criteria
* Experience within a manufacturing planning environment
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present Management Information at all levels of the company
* Good understanding of supply chain process
Desired Criteria
Desired skills and qualifications (not listed)
Closing Date
Thursday 20th November, 2025
Contract Type
Full‑time
Salary
Based on Experience
About The Company
The power behind subsea pioneers. We collaborate with future‑thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in underwater industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.
Company Culture
Our people. We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent’. Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.
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