Production Planner

Production Planner

£30,000-£35,000 DOE

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a global manufacturing company Exeter in the search for an experienced Production Planner. This is a key planning role responsible for coordinating production schedules, balancing customer demand, and ensuring materials, capacity, and output are aligned to meet delivery requirements. The role would suit someone with strong manufacturing planning experience who is confident working with data, systems, and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced production environment.

You’ll play a central role in translating customer demand into achievable production plans while supporting efficiency, accuracy, and smooth day‑to‑day operations across the site.

• Calculate production loads using planning systems ensuring cost and specification targets are met
• Develop production forecasts to support capacity planning, including weekend and resource requirements
• Issue daily production schedules and instructions to operational and technical teams
• Maintain accurate planning records, batch tracking, and production data logs
• Update inventory records following material usage and production consumption
• Produce month‑end reports covering capacity utilisation, output, and material usage
• Coordinate with materials and procurement teams to manage supply and demand requirements
• Liaise with production managers and supervisors to ensure resources are aligned to schedule
• Work closely with commercial teams to align production planning with order requirements
• Lead or support production planning meetings and daily performance discussions
• Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling issues as they arise
• Raise production documentation and job tickets for each batch or run
• Analyse order books, back orders, and incoming demand to prioritise schedules
• Provide cover support for stores and dispatch processes when required

• Previous experience in a Production Planner or manufacturing planning role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data and production scheduling systems

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Healthcare cash plan