Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Kettering, Onsite

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 with 30-minute unpaid lunch break

About the Role:

We are looking for an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our growing business. You will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling manufacturing activities to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time and within budget.

This role is ideal for someone with strong planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
Monitor production progress and adjust plans where needed
Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials are available
Analyse sales forecasts and customer orders to determine production requirements
Track inventory levels and minimise shortages or excess stock
Work with manufacturing teams to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime
Ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met
Prepare production reports and KPI analysis
Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
Maintain accurate planning data within designated management system
Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and operations
Produce planning reports and KPI updates for managementAbout you:

Required Experience:

Experience in a Production Planner or Supply Chain Planning role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of planning systems
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
Understanding of inventory management and forecastingWhat We Offer:

Competitive salary of between £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
24 Annual leave days per year + Bank HolidaysAdditional Information:

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Production Controller, Customer Service Associate, Production Operations Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Admin, Supply Chain Planner may also be considered for this role