PRODUCTION PLANNER
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Production Planner currently working within a manufacturing/engineering environment looking for a new opportunity with ample future career progression?
Working for SLB a global leading provider of technology and services to the Oil and Energy industry. This is an exciting, rare opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to work in a fast-paced agile environment. You will be solely responsible for the timely organisation of a product line, taking ownership of your own area you will liaise with multiple departments ensuring the production is in line with KPI’s and delivered to a high standard.
What SLB we offer you?
Competitive salary and market-leading package
Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle
Work within a supportive & experienced team
Tailored progression plan tailored to each individual to ultimately benefit you
Your daily tasks will include:
Work closely with multiple departments during all stages of the production process including factory order, handling material availability, working with production and capacity planning as well as Quality documentation and logistics to guarantee an organised punctual process.
Create and issue weekly production plans to production setting out MRP requirements.
Support Production Manager in resolving production issues causing work stoppages.
Meet company quality requirements and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Requirements:
You must have previous experience of working as a Planner within a production, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with proven experience of liaising with multiple stages of the supply chain.
Must be able to engage and motivate effectively at all levels on a regular basis including presentations, meetings and via written documentation Experience using MRP systems such as SAP preferred.
Strong initiative and proactive approach to work.
Preferred Qualifications
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Barrow-In-FurnessDisclaimer
Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PRODUCTION PLANNER roles across Schlumberger's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,080 - £58,346 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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