Production Planner

Production Planner 

Full-Time | Permanent
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced Production Planner, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner or Operations Planner looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for a highly organised and detail-focused Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing business delivering high-quality precision products to a wide range of industries. This is a key role within the operations team, supporting production efficiency, on-time delivery and effective workload coordination across the business.

This role would suit candidates with experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, capacity planning or ERP-driven production coordination.

The Role – Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and optimising production schedules to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively.

You will work closely with production, purchasing, engineering and management teams to ensure materials, labour and machine capacity are aligned to deliver smooth production flow and on-time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Create and manage detailed production schedules in line with customer demand and delivery deadlines
Coordinate workloads across manufacturing departments to optimise capacity and efficiency
Liaise with production, purchasing and management teams to ensure material and labour availability
Monitor job progress through the factory and adjust schedules where required
Identify production bottlenecks and proactively communicate risks, delays or capacity issues
Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems relating to production planning and scheduling
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow, efficiency and productivity
Assist in achieving on-time delivery targets and operational performance KPIs
Work closely with internal teams to improve production visibility and planning accuracy

Production Planner Requirements

Previous experience in a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or Manufacturing Planning role
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow and capacity planning
Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office packages
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Ability to work under pressure and adapt plans to changing priorities
Experience within engineering manufacturing is advantageous

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per year
New starter incentive payment
Shorter working day on Fridays
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Secure, full-time permanent position within a growing manufacturing business

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Production Scheduler or Operations Planner looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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