Production Planner

Step into a role where planning turns into real progress. As a Production Planner, you'll help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly, strengthen coordination across teams, and play a key part in delivering production items on time and within budget. If you enjoy structured problem-solving, scheduling, and continuous improvement, this Production Planner position offers the kind of steady momentum and responsibility that's easy to get energised by.

What You Will Do:

- Develop and maintain production schedules that match delivery requirements and operational capacity for this company's manufacturing output.

- Liaise with the Supply Chain Coordinator to communicate transport booking requirements and dispatch priorities.

- Monitor production progress, adjust plans when needed, and keep deadlines firmly in focus.

- Coordinate preparation and distribution of key documentation, including job sheets and works orders.

- Lead production visibility by maintaining and updating the Production Tracker, sharing performance updates with the Supply Chain Manager.

- Work closely with the Supply Chain team to resolve stock discrepancies and support stock-take activity.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in production planning or coordination within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally using an ERP system.

- Strong organisational skills, excellent time management, and a careful eye for detail.

- Confident working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

- A proactive approach to identifying risks and supporting improvements that strengthen operational compliance and efficiency.

This Production Planner role sits within a fast-moving manufacturing setting, supporting this company's wider goals of reliable delivery, operational efficiency, and well-run production processes. By turning data into actionable schedules and keeping all stakeholders aligned, you'll help drive smooth workflow from planning through to dispatch.

Interested?:

If this sounds like the next step for your career, apply now to secure an interview for the Production Planner role. A quick application today could be the start of a more impactful, well-structured role in manufacturing planning.

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