{"id":59166,"date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/production-planner-heavy-engineering\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:32:31","slug":"production-planner-heavy-engineering","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/production-planner-heavy-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Planner (Heavy Engineering)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reed Engineering &amp; Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering &amp; Manufacturing company <\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting a <strong>Production Controller<\/strong> on behalf of a growing manufacturing organisation. This is a key planning role responsible for coordinating production schedules, materials, and logistics to ensure strong <strong>on\u2011time delivery, lead\u2011time adherence, and inventory control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will work closely with operations, supply chain, and subcontractors to maintain smooth product flow and maximise plant utilisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and schedule production using finite capacity models, product flow paths, and business plan volumes.<\/li>\n<li>Quote accurate lead times for new orders and manage priorities to minimise delays.<\/li>\n<li>Operate an effective pull system, utilising safety stock, buffers, and finished goods inventory.<\/li>\n<li>Generate and issue production schedules and supporting documentation including work\u2011to lists, packing lists, export requests, and subcontractor paperwork.<\/li>\n<li>Manage arrears and implement burn\u2011off profiles where required.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with manufacturing teams to ensure transactional accuracy and system compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Apply Material Review Planning methodologies to manage external inputs and supplier orders in line with the Master Production Schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate internal and external transport requirements, including export movements, to meet acknowledged delivery dates.<\/li>\n<li>Manage customer reschedules through the MPS and provide regular customer status updates.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor schedule adherence and escalate risks or delays through formal <strong>Production, Planning &amp; 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