Production Planner / MP&L Coordinator
Protec, Leamington Spa
Office based, 5 days per week, flexible hours
Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
Protec is continuing to grow and as a result we are looking to appoint a Production Planner / MP&L Coordinator to bring structure, organisation and control into a fast paced manufacturing environment.
This is not a maintenance planning role. We need someone who can take ownership of planning, materials and system processes, challenge where needed and help drive operational efficiency across the business.
You will play a key role in moving the business from spreadsheet based planning into a fully integrated ERP environment using Redthorn ERP.
The Role
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
- Sequence work orders across fabrication, machining and assembly
- Manage capacity planning and highlight bottlenecks
- Work closely with production to ensure achievable plans
Materials & Logistics
- Control material call offs in line with production demand
- Monitor supplier lead times and inbound deliveries
- Maintain stock accuracy and support inventory control
- Coordinate dispatch and outbound logistics
ERP & Systems Implementation
- Support migration from Excel planning into Redthorn ERP
- Cleanse and structure data including BOMs and routings
- Help build system processes and reporting functionality
- Drive adoption of ERP across production and operations
Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in planning and workflow
- Implement structure and planning discipline
- Challenge production where schedules are not followed
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys bringing order to chaos.
You will likely come from a manufacturing or engineering background and have experience within a planning, MP&L or supply chain function.
Key experience required
- Production planning or MP&L experience within manufacturing
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage complex schedules
- Exposure to MRP or ERP systems
- Understanding of BOMs, routings and capacity planning
- Confident communicating with production teams
Personal attributes
- Highly organised and detail driven
- Assertive and confident challenging where needed
- Process focused with a continuous improvement mindset
- Able to work on site full time and embed within operations
Why Join Protec
- Growing engineering business with strong order book
- Opportunity to be part of an ERP implementation journey
- Key operational role with real business impact
- Flexible start and finish times
- Long term progression as the function develops
If you are a planner who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and being at the centre of manufacturing operations, we would be keen to speak.
Please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV directly for a confidential discussion.