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Role information: Production Planner Salary up to 35,000 DOE Merthyr Tydfil South Wales Onsite role Starting September 2026 Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: The Production Planner is responsible for delivering effective capacity and material planning to support operational performance. Working as part of a small team, this role ensures ERP/MRP systems are optimised to enable efficient production flow, accurate data management, and successful project delivery. Your responsibilities in this role include: Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency, and cost Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields Release projects to planning, purchasing, and production in a timely manner Process amendments within the MRP system, ensuring parts are at the latest issue and correctly allocated to jobs Ensure all shop orders are correctly linked to parent orders to enable accurate cost tracking Monitor and manage deviations from plan, particularly where there is financial impact Support continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and methodologies Contribute planning input into bids and future project forecasting Ensure timely project closure, including issuing all parts and enabling accurate cost roll-up for finance and project teams Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders to ensure effective system usage Support operational activities such as stationery ordering where required Apply if you have most of the following: Experience within a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity Technical skills/qualifications: Strong experience in production or factory planning roles Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and production flow Good communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong organisational and analytical skills Experience with IFS ERP system (desirable) Understanding of project-based production systems (desirable) Knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. Windchill) (desirable) Experience in continuous improvement or process optimisation (desirable) The benefits of this role include: Opportunity to play a key role in end-to-end production planning and delivery Exposure to ERP/MRP systems within a production environment Involvement in continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives Development opportunities towards senior planning or operations roles Cross-functional exposure across production, engineering, supply chain, and finance Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Production Planner 28,000 - 32,000 + Mon - Fri + Hybrid + Progression + Company Benefits Rhyl Do you have a background in Production Planning or Supply Chain Management? Are you looking to work for a dynamic manufacturer who are in a period of exciting growth, who offer pathways to progress, training on their systems and processes as well as the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis after probation? On offer is the opportunity to join a leading medical equipment manufacturer and supplier, who are undertaking a massive period of growth having recently acquired another business. The company provide medical equipment for both domestic and commercial clients, these include patient moving and handling devices. Due to the nature of the business, taking care of their employees and nurturing their development is the key to their growth and long term business strategy. In this varied role, you will be responsible for maintain the production schedule, analyse capacity and coordinate teams, monitor inventory levels, track KPIs and support continuous improvement projects and work with schedulers to execute the production plan. This is a Monday to Friday role, hybrid after probation and half day on a Friday. This role would suit a Production Planner or someone from Supply Chain Management background, who is looking to work for a growing medical company who offer progression, training and flexibility after probation. The Role: Develop and maintain master production schedule Analyse inventory and capacity to ensure production schedules remain on time Track production KPIs and support improvement processes Monday to Friday, half day Friday The Person: Production Planner or similar Background in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Commutable to Rhyl Reference: 21146B If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.