Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER OPPORTUNITY

Location:

Bridlington
Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £35,000

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