Why Prism Healthcare
We are providers of specialist moving, handling and bathing equipment for elderly, disabled and mobility disadvantaged clients in a range of care environments, from community care to schools, hospitals and care homes. Employing employing circa 700 colleagues, across various locations within the UK and Europe, we work with a variety of mobility equipment, including patient moving, handling, and bathing devices, committing to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of the people who use our equipment. Through our family of brands, we are best positioned to share our experience and expertise with every client and customer.
With over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, providing and installing bespoke mobility and care solutions, we have an established track record of working closely with carers and their clients across the UK. The Group has grown over the last year both organically and by acquisition, with a turnover of £100M.
Role Description
We are looking for a strategic and analytical Production Planner to develop and manage production plans that ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing inventory and resources. The Production Planner will be responsible for balancing future demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity, materials availability, and labor to meet customer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in planning and ERP systems.
Essential Duties
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and resource availability.
- Analyse production capacity and coordinate with production, procurement, and sales teams to align plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Generate and manage material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure timely procurement of raw materials.
- Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure supply chain alignment with production needs.
- Adjust plans in response to changes in demand, lead times, or production delays, and communicate updates clearly.
- Track production KPIs and analyse data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with schedulers to ensure execution of the production plan on the shop floor.
- Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings and support long-term capacity planning.
Personal Characteristics/Education & Experience
- Qualification in Supply Chain Management or ERP system management
- 3+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning tools.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to forecast, plan, and manage production under tight deadlines.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
So.. why us?
Alongside working in a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll also receive:
- Competitive Salary, paid monthly
- Ongoing training and development
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- Medicash health Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy and chiropody
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
