Job Description
We’re looking for a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team based at the Wellbank facility in Peterhead.
About Score Group
Score Group is a specialist in precision manufacturing, valve supply, automation and management systems and provides complex engineering solutions to customers in multiple markets, including defence, nuclear, aerospace, utilities, and energy. With operations in more than 30 locations, across 5 continents, Score Group supports a global customer base.
About the role
The Production Planner will be responsible for maintaining and updating the production schedule. Firming all work orders for production in a timely manner. Conducting stock and shortage analysis for a 0–3-month window, highlighting any challenges to the schedule and on time delivery. Data management in D365, ensuring the MRP system is kept accurate and up to date. Participating in Sales and Operation Planning meetings.
Primary responsibilities
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards and work instructions.
• Firming and Releasing Work Orders for Production
• Forecast & Materials management, reviewing & expediting shortages (0-3 months)
• Highlighting Risks to schedule/forecast
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning meetings.
• Assist in level loading to meet production deliverables
• Align Score ship dates and distribute client shipping schedule updates
• Drive client/business priorities through production
• Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Chairing of the RTL meetings
• Support during Master Scheduler Holidays, leave etc.
Qualifications:
• Production Scheduling/Planning experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Preference for Microsoft 365 or Planning software advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of ERP systems & excellent Excel knowledge.
Skills & Behaviours:
• Effective communication skills,
• Honest and reliable,
• Ability to work well as a team member and to take own initiative,
• Commitment to continual improvement and flexible approach to change,
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering HSEQ excellence.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound working knowledge of MS office package – word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
Experience:
• Ideally personnel would have manufacturing or scheduling experience.
• Previous experience in a planning function, particularly with respect to manufacturing areas is preferred.
• Previous experience in mass / large batch production planning and scheduling is desirable.
• Previous experience in use of Planning software or Microsoft D365 or a technical manufacturing background would be beneficial but not essential.
What we offer
Score Group offers an opportunity with a company that is deeply committed to helping our people to learn, upskill and develop their careers. If you are looking to continue to develop your skills, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across a range of industrial sectors, and like the sound of an attractive salary, contributory pension, excellent benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then please review the job outline below - we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity for all
We welcome applications from all and appoint based on merit. We’re committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation and remain committed to developing an open-minded, global culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £2+,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ENE-25-002
