Production Planner

Production Planner

Location:

Eye, Suffolk

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Eye. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner or someone looking to develop their planning career within a busy and fast-paced production environment.

Working closely with the Senior Production Planner and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are maintained efficiently, materials are available when required, and customer demands are met on time.

Key Responsibilities

* Create, maintain and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient workflow across the manufacturing operation.

* Utilise the company's ERP system to manage production plans, maintain stock accuracy, and ensure all data remains up to date.

* Plan, schedule, release and progress work orders through the production process.

* Liaise with production, purchasing, stores and other departments to ensure smooth operational performance.

* Identify potential bottlenecks, delays or shortages and proactively implement solutions.

* Monitor production progress and communicate any issues that may impact delivery schedules.

* Maintain accurate planning records and system data.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and production functions.

* Deliver excellent service and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

* Previous experience in a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner or similar role.

* Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Strong ERP/MRP system experience.

* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

* High attention to detail and accuracy.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

* Good IT and administrative skills.

* A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

What's on Offer?

* Competitive salary.

* Monday to Friday working hours.

* Opportunity to further develop planning and ERP expertise.

* Supportive team environment.

* Long-term career prospects within a successful manufacturing business.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on production performance while developing your planning career, we'd love to hear from you