Production Planner

Step into a role where planning turns into real progress. As a Production Planner, youll 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 thats easy to get energised by.

• Develop and maintain production schedules that match delivery requirements and operational capacity for this companys 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.

• 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 companys wider goals of reliable delivery, operational efficiency, and well:run production processes. By turning data into actionable schedules and keeping all stakeholders aligned, youll help drive smooth workflow from planning through to dispatch.