Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER OPPORTUNITY
Location: Bridlington
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000
Job Summary
We are representing a Production Planner opportunity on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and strong alignment with customer requirements. Working closely with Operations, Purchasing and Sales, you will play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the fulfilment process.
Main Duties
* Coordinate production workflow across multiple product lines.
* Develop a strong understanding of all manufacturing areas and take ownership of planning responsibilities for at least two.
* Plan and prioritise operations to maximise performance and minimise delays.
* Support with resource planning across staffing, equipment and raw materials.
* Assist with shift scheduling and staff allocation based on production needs.
* Monitor production progress, ensuring targets and deadlines are met.
* Address issues promptly to minimise disruption.
* Capture key output and performance metrics.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date production plans.
* Produce regular status and performance reports.
* Collaborate cross-functionally across all levels.
* Review planning processes to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
* Identify production issues and coordinate resolutions.
* Support improvements to on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance.
Person Specification
* Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment