Production Process Planner

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Process Planner to join a team within a dynamic structural steel manufacturing environment. This is a key role responsible for developing and maintaining effective production schedules, ensuring fabrication activities are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.Working closely with Design, Procurement, and Operations teams, you will play a central role in coordinating materials, labour, and plant resources to optimise workflow, maximise capacity, and support successful project delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, monitor, and maintain the production programme alongside the Production Director and Sub-contract Fabrication ManagerSchedule new contracts and adjust existing programmes to reflect project requirementsReview Tekla Structures models to assess fabrication hours and set efficiency targetsAnalyse tender data to allocate labour budgets across production activitiesAssist in reviewing sub-contract fabrication budgets and quotationsCoordinate pre-fabrication processes including plate work, box girder carcasses, machined items, and jigsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency through sub-assembly strategies and better resource utilisationLiaise with Design and Drawing Office teams to support "design for manufacture" and resolve complex fabrication challengesSupport QS and Estimating teams with fabrication time data, cost variations, and performance trackingMaintain and update efficiency metrics, ..... full job details .....