Production Planner in Lewes, East Sussex

PRODUCTION PLANNER – MODULAR CONSTRUCTION / MMC

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. 

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 operational and site reviews to maintain standards and accountability

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key operational contact for clients and project stakeholders
• Build strong relationships through transparent communication and delivery excellence
• Support project teams in maintaining exceptional customer experience throughout project delivery

Strategic Growth

• Support the CEO in scaling the operational capability of the business
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational forecasting and resource management
• Help develop a high-performance culture capable of supporting rapid business growth

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on operational leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery expertise.

You will likely come from:

• Modular / Offsite / MMC manufacturing
• Manufacturing-led construction businesses
• Complex operational project delivery environments

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• Proven experience in senior operational leadership roles
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations
• Experience managing complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent knowledge of H&S across factory and construction settings
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and planning capability
• Client-facing with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to operate effectively within a growing entrepreneurial business
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Solutions-focused, resilient and delivery-oriented

WHY JOIN?

• Opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth
• Strong financial backing and secured live projects
• Genuine ability to influence the direction of the business
• Senior leadership role with long-term progression potential
• Equity/share package aligned with company growth
• Dynamic, ambitious and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to help shape the future of modern construction delivery in the UK

If you are an Production Planner looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark and help build something significant, we would love to hear from you.