Graduate Capacity / Production Planner

United Kingdom, Elland, West Yorkshire
Local - on site
Habasit is looking to recruit a Graduate Capacity / Production Planner to join our Operations team in Elland. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career within production planning, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will support capacity planning and production scheduling activities using SAP, while acting as a key link between Customer Care and Fabrication teams. The role offers structured on-the-job training, SAP coaching, and mentorship from experienced operational managers.
Supporting daily production scheduling and capacity planning activities within SAP.
Monitoring work centre capacity and identifying bottlenecks or under-utilisation.
Reviewing and prioritising production orders in line with customer requirements and available capacity.
Maintaining and updating work centre master data and production routings within SAP.
Participating in daily production meetings and supporting schedule adjustments in real time.
Coordinating raw material availability and supporting production order release.
Communicating order progress, schedule changes, and potential delays between Customer Care and Fabrication teams.
Supporting stock monitoring and helping resolve material shortages.

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Good communication and organisational ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data tools.
Interest in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain careers.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes including SAP.

Exposure to SAP, ERP systems, or planning tools.
Manufacturing, logistics, or operations placement/internship experience.
Awareness of production planning and scheduling concepts.
Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Competitive salary plus bonus scheme.
A range of company-wide benefits e.g. employee assistance programme.

The final date to submit your application is september 30, 2026.
At Habasit we combine deep technical expertise with a customer-centric approach, providing tailor-made solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.
We believe industrial growth that benefits people is possible without draining the planet's precious resources. We have placed sustainability firmly at the core of our mission to guide us toward contributing to a more sustainable business.
Over the decades, Habasit has shaped industrial motion with smart product innovation and continous progress in sustainability.
At Habasit we combine deep technical expertise with a customer-centric approach, providing tailor-made solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.
We believe industrial growth that benefits people is possible without draining the planet's precious resources. We have placed sustainability firmly at the core of our mission to guide us toward contributing to a more sustainable business.
Over the decades, Habasit has shaped industrial motion with smart product innovation and continous progress in sustainability.