As Production Planner, you'll own every order from the moment it arrives to the moment it hits the floor. You'll be the first dedicated resource in our Production Control function - classifying, routing, scheduling, and tracking every job across our machine shop, new builds, and repairs streams. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll be building the processes, systems, and schedule structure the business needs to operate at its best.
Key responsibilities
Own the inbox - manage all incoming production orders, classify each one, and route it to the right stream without delay
Build and run the schedule - develop a fully functioning multi-layered production schedule in JIWA across all production streams
Coordinate across the team - work daily with the Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, Workshop Supervisor, Warehouse, and Purchasing Officer to keep jobs moving
Manage priorities - make the call on what goes first when resources are constrained; challenge due dates that aren't achievable
Track external contractors - know where every outsourced job is and chase anything overdue
Protect the customer - flag delivery risks before they become problems and chase early




About you
5+ years in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience building a production schedule from scratch - not just maintaining one
Robust understanding of resource and capacity planning across multiple streams
Ability to read, interpret, and classify raw manufacturing orders
ERP experience in a manufacturing module (JIWA a bonus; any manufacturing ERP considered)
Comfortable operating with imperfect data in a build-phase environment
Practical understanding of machining, fabrication, or valve manufacturing
Self-directed, methodical, and calm when the schedule gets disrupted
Comfortable on the floor, not just behind a desk
Communicate directly and build systems that last rather than quick fixes
About us
Join a legacy of engineering excellence with over 130 years in the valve industry. Be part of a team where every day brings challenges, innovation, and opportunities to make a real impact. Work with a company that values Quality
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