PRODUCTION PLANNER – MODULAR CONSTRUCTION / MMC
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Location: East Sussex (between Brighton & Eastbourne)
Salary: £65k - 80k (flexible for the right candidate) + Package + EMI Scheme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Production Planner to join a well-funded, forward-thinking modular construction business at a pivotal stage of growth.
With live projects already underway, key leadership appointments in place, and significant financial backing secured, the business is now seeking a Production Planner capable of helping scale the factory and company into a market-leading MMC delivery platform.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an early stage and play a key role in shaping its future growth, operational performance and company culture.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Production Planner will take responsibility for the factory manufacturing operations and work closely with construction site delivery activities across the business.
The successful candidate will have one direct report, the Factory Manager, an oversight of the whole factory team, currently circa 20 employees.
Candidates from modern methods of construction (MMC), modular manufacturing, offsite construction will all be considered. Suitable candidates from another manufacturing background may also be considered.
THE ROLE
The Production Planner will take full ownership of operational performance throughout factory, ensuring alignment between factory production, logistics, site delivery, programme management, health & safety and client satisfaction.
In time lead the expansion of the current factory or oversee the opening and fit out of a secondary factory setting. We would be particularly interested in speaking to candidates that have this experience. xgikmsk
This is a highly visible and client-facing leadership role requiring a commercially aware and operationally strong individual who thrives in ambitious, fast-paced environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership
- Lead and coordinate all factory manufacturing operations
- Ensure seamless integration between factory production schedules and site delivery programmes
- Drive operational efficiency across manufacturing, logistics and installation activities
- Develop scalable systems and processes to support business growth
Factory & Manufacturing Operations
- Oversee factory operations, output, productivity and quality standards
- Improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and optimise workflows
- Implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Support operational planning to maximise output and programme reliability
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a proactive H&S culture throughout the business
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards and industry best practices
- Conduct regular operation...
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