Job Description

Production Planner

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Functional area: Manufacturing
Country: UK - United Kingdom
City: Eastbourne
Company name: Edwards Ltd
Date of posting: Jun 24, 2025

Passionate people create exceptional things

Did you know that the solutions we develop are a key part of most industries? Electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more.



Were everywhere! Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow.



Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning. Interested in being part of our team?

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join the Edwards team based at Product Company Eastbourne.





Edwards has been engineering environments where innovation thrives for more than 100 years.



Our legacy is built on a willingness to push the boundaries of science - that's why we're a global leader of vacuum and abatement. Being part of Atlas Copco Group means we have more than 55,000 employees around the world; this is your opportunity to work alongside passion, expertise, and with the latest technology to transform industries such as electronics, medical research, renewable energy and more. Together, we have the power to improve millions of lives and shape countless careers.



We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose

Mission/Purpose of the Jo

The Production Planner manages all Final Production and Master planning for the Eastbourne site. The main objective of this role is to align the production plan with customer demand and drive this through to output. The Production Planner will be a SAP and Kinaxis Maestro champion, striving for accuracy and transparency across the planning cycle and production facility


Create executable production plans in line with growth plans Act as the single point of contact for information to external and internal customers Support the Planning Manager in creating accurate and achievable Master Plans aligned with business goals Highlight variances (over and under) in demand and production and suggest mitigation KPI reporting

Main Responsibilitie

To be the single point of contact for the customer centres, logistics, procurement and production with regards to accurate production and despatch dates.

Actively investigate variance between the plan and output, putting continuous improvement measures in place to safeguard against future variances.

To be the single point of contact for external customers, liaising with production to proactively communicate shortages and escalating where necessary.

Align with key production Stake Holders to validate the production plan inline with the agreed growth target

Proactively advise the need for further resource, overtime and/or subcontract by identifying demand that overreaches capacity.

Embed NPI schedules from Engineering into production plans ensuring NPI stage gates and CSD are met

Manage exceptions (eg machine failures etc) into the production plan, communicating impacts to the wider business, prioritizing activities and issuing recovery plans.

Optimize factory planning process alongside the Planning Manager, flagging process efficiencies and taking ownership to roll them out to the team.

Maintain planning and master data within SAP and Kinaxis Maestro to ensure system and planning accuracy.

Maintain and champion the Eastbourne Master Planning Tool, refreshing monthly in line with new supply, labour and machine information.

Review and report OTD, schedule adherence, output value and any other appropriate KPIs

Support the Planning Manager in carrying out any other appropriate duties

Skills / Knowledge / Experienc

Required

Demonstrable experience in planning a manufacturing facility ERP package experience (ideally SAP or Kinaxis Maestro) Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel Excellent inter-personal skills Clear and concise communicator Ability to produce, read and react to KPIs effectively A background in Master planning

Desirable

Experience communicating with global markets Vacuum science experience Electronics and PCA manufacturing processes Knowledge in Power Bi Lean Six-Sigma training yellow belt or higher or relevant and demonstrable experience




There's power in our perks too. They vary by where you are in the world, but you can expect




25 days' holiday and bank holidays off Up to 7.5% bonus/profit share scheme Up to 8% company contribution pension 4 x basic salary life assurance Cash health plan Subsidised canteen and gym membership Long Service, Recognition and Reward programmes Family ready policies Support/sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development Time off to volunteer Global career opportunities Thriving well-being programme And more.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.