Production Planner

Production Planner

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location:
Barnsley

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team in this pivotal and time-sensitive position. This is an urgent vacancy, and we are looking for someone who can step in and make an immediate impact within our production environment.

As the Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient workflow, accurate scheduling, and smooth coordination between production and suppliers. You will also be responsible for placing purchase orders with suppliers to maintain material availability and support production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain production plans to meet business needs and customer deadlines.
• Utilise Factory Master, and ideally Orchestrate, to plan, schedule, and optimise production activities.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers and maintain strong supplier communication.
• Monitor stock levels, material usage, and lead times to proactively prevent shortages or delays.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure continuity and efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in a Production Planner or similar planning/coordinating role.
• Proficiency with Factory Master and, preferably, Orchestrate, is highly beneficial.
• Experience with any MRP / ERP system will also be considered.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Opportunity to join a reputable and forward-thinking manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for development