Production Scheduler/Planner

Production Planner Insignis Talent are currently working with a multi-national Maritime Defence company, who’s broad portfolio of capabilities is operational on UK naval fleets and allied navies worldwide.

They specialise in the design, development and production of the key elements of mission critical, intelligent and highly regulated solutions across surface, sub-surface and unmanned platforms.They are currently seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

At their site in Staffordshire, you will place a leading role in the operations planning and scheduling function of the business, creating and maintaining the production schedule for all products manufactured by the company.Working closely with Production, Engineering, Programme Management and Supply Chain to support delivery of projects and customer orders on time and on budget, you will be responsible for:

Develop a strategy and execution plan for establishing a planning and scheduling capability within the SMaP business.

This entails identifying long, mid, and short-term production needs (including personnel, processes, materials, and assets) to ensure the efficient execution of the production plan.
Create planning and scheduling tools that translate forecasted demand (based on order backlog and opportunities) into actionable production requirements.
Establish a tool and process to identify and manage production capacity slots, allocating them to program management needs, supporting milestone delivery, and assessing the impact on delivery dates in response to changes in production demand.
Establish and maintain the master production schedule for the company's products and projects.
Adjust the master schedule as necessary to accommodate shifts in customer demand or production constraints.
Generate regular reports on order status and production progress, aligning with customer deliverables.
Identify potential scheduling issues and collaborate with relevant departments to address them.
Continuously enhance scheduling efficiency, developing tools to analyze production performance, identify areas for improvement, plan production capacity slots, articulate the impact of program changes on milestone delivery, and forecast the hours required for future product components.
Engage early in the product lifecycle to provide insights for bid and program management activities regarding production capabilities.

Collaborate on developing solutions to meet customer requirements and expectations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Suitable experience in planning and scheduling.




Experience in the defence industry, or a low-volume, highly regulated industry, would be desirable.
Experience in cultural change and driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications in lean, six sigma, change / project management would be desirable.
Ability to negotiate and influence with and without authority.
Ability to drive for results and delivery focused, with good attention to detail and able to prioritise.
Aptitude to create and drive strategies, creating clarity out of complexity.
Ability to drive engagement across a large business.
Communication and influencing skills with the ability to resolve issues and build consensus.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst able to motivate others around
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability leading collaborative groups with ability to provide clear and concise feedback.

Please note: Due to the security nature of the nature, you must be able to satisfy and maintain a full security clearance without caveatsIf you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to groundbreaking innovations, please apply!