Production Planner MFC

MFC International Limited (part of the Respirex Group) are a specialist manufacturer of inflatable rescue, recovery, survival, sewer maintenance and TOW industry products. MFC equipment is used by fire brigades, mountain and lowland rescue, utilities, the military and humanitarian support organisations. MFC manufacturing is located in the Rhondda Valley, north of Cardiff.

Job Title: Production Planner

Reporting to: Production Manager

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm)

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per anum dependent on experience

Location: Naval Yard, Tylacelyn Rd, CF40 1JS Tonypandy, United Kingdom

Scope

The MFC Production Planner is responsible for maintaining accurate production plans and system data so that materials, work centres and processes are aligned with customer demand. The role supports efficient manufacturing by controlling works orders, validating sales orders, maintaining production lead times and ensuring approved operating documentation remains current.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Raise works orders accurately and in line with the agreed production plan.
• Monitor and close completed works orders promptly, resolving or escalating discrepancies before closure.
• Keep planning and production data accurate and up to date within the relevant systems.
• Manage work centres and manufacturing processes, ensuring routing and capacity information reflects current operations.
• Review and update work centre timings using approved data and feedback from production.
• Maintain and control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Inspection Procedures (SIPs), ensuring current approved versions are available.
• Complete a second check of sales orders to confirm key information is accurate, complete and suitable for production planning.
• Manage production lead times and communicate changes or risks to the relevant management.
• Support the identification and resolution of planning constraints that could affect delivery, capacity or workflow.
• Work closely with Production, Sales, Purchasing, Quality and other relevant teams to maintain a reliable production schedule.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing administration or a similar operational role including the use of ERP, MRP or production-planning systems.
• Good working knowledge of works orders, routings, work centres and production lead times.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking and maintaining data.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and respond to changing production requirements.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• An understanding of document control and the importance of maintaining approved SOPs and SIPs.

Key Performance Expectations

• Works orders are raised and closed accurately and on time.
• Planning data, work centre details, process information and timings remain current and reliable.
• Production lead times are actively managed and risks are communicated early.
• Sales order second checks are completed consistently and discrepancies are addressed.
• SOPs and SIPs are controlled, current and readily accessible.
• Planning activities support safe, efficient production and achievement of customer delivery requirements.

What we offer:

• 25 days + 1 day birthday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• On site parking
• Seasonal Flu Jabs

Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tonypandy CF40 1JS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sales support: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Tonypandy CF40 1JS (required)

Work Location: In person