Production/Material Planner Full Time

This position reports to:

Planning, Fulfillment & Data Controller

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The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery.  You will work within a team of 3, collaborating closely with the wider operations, procurement, and production teams.

Our Team Dynamics  

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. 

What’s in it for you?  

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.  

Your Role and Responsibilities  

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. 

• Work model: #onsite
• Creation of production plans for Flexo & Extrusion Machine & Assembly
• Works order release and placing orders with external suppliers
• Create and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Establishes and shares best practices for operations planning, inventory management and resource management.
• Attends daily production meetings for area’s of responsibility
• Analyse back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to priorities, plan, and schedule the production.
• Monitor Adherence to Schedule for areas of responsibility.
• Monitor raw material and outsourced component stocks.
• Develop time-phased production plans based on demand forecasts and order intake.

Qualifications For The Role  

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a planning role within a manufacturing environment (experience in machine shop planning is desirable).
• Strong IT skills with the ability to accurately input, analyse, and report data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA knowledge considered advantageous.

 Benefits  

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond. 

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Competitive contributory pension scheme 
• Life assurance 
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) 
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally Employee Assistance Programme 
• Generous employee referral scheme 

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. 

More About Us  

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.  #RunWhatRunstheWorld.   

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.