Job Description
? Industry: Heavy Engineering / Manufacturing
? Employment Type: FullTime
? Seniority: Mid-Level
? Join a Leading Heavy Engineering Manufacturer!
We’re looking for a highly organized, detaildriven Production Planner to join our dynamic operations team. If you thrive in a fastpaced industrial environment and love optimizing production flow to keep machines moving and customers happy, this role is made for you.
? What You’ll Do:
- Develop and manage detailed production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless workflow.
- Monitor capacity, resource availability, and lead times to prevent bottlenecks.
- Track work-in-progress and adjust schedules proactively based on operational constraints.
- Generate production reports and performance metrics for management’s review.
- Ensure material availability by collaborating closely with supply chain teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.
? What You’ll Bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in production planning—preferably in heavy engineering, manufacturing or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of production processes, BOMs, routings, and MRP/ERP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, sound decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills and able to align multiple teams around changing priorities.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for efficiency and operational excellence.
? Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Work with large-scale, highimpact engineering projects.
- Join a skilled operations team focused on quality and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
- A wellestablished company with a strong footprint in the heavy engineering industry.
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