Production Planner

Production Planner

Hours: 38 hours per week
Monday Thursday: 08 00
Friday: 08 00

Join a High-Quality Manufacturing Environment

We are looking for an organised, forward-thinking Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing business known for producing high-quality engineered electrical components and accessories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in coordinating production across multiple departments while helping ensure that products are delivered on time and to exceptional quality standards.

Working closely with sales, procurement, engineering, and production teams, you will help balance demand with manufacturing capacity, optimise workflows, and support continuous improvement across operations.



The Role

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating production activities across machining, finishing, assembly, quality, and engineering. Your work will ensure efficient resource use, smooth production flow, and reliable delivery performance.

This is a hands-on role where strong planning skills and proactive problem-solving will make a real impact on operational performance.



Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and operational capacity
• Coordinate workflows across machining, finishing, assembly, and quality departments
• Monitor progress against production plans and adjust schedules to resolve delays or shortages
• Ensure efficient use of labour, equipment, and materials

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement to ensure materials and components are available when needed
• Support engineering teams with new product introductions and design changes
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow
• Provide accurate delivery timelines and order updates to sales and customer service teams

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor stock levels of materials and components
• Manage work-in-progress and finished goods to maintain efficient production flow
• Identify potential shortages or overstock risks and work with procurement to resolve them

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse production performance data to identify efficiency improvements
• Support initiatives to reduce lead times and increase production capacity
• Contribute to improvements in planning systems and reporting processes

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure planning processes support high product quality standards
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and records
• Support adherence to internal quality and operational procedures

Skills & Experience

We re looking for someone who combines strong organisational ability with a practical understanding of manufacturing environments.

Essential:

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, or supply chain coordination
• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and adapt to changing production demands
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in electrical, electronics, metalwork, or precision component manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI)

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Approximately 3 5 years experience in production or manufacturing planning

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Strong team collaborator
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Committed to maintaining high quality standards

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Health cash back plan
• Early finish every Friday

Why Apply?


This role offers the chance to join a well-established manufacturing business where planning and operational excellence are highly valued. You ll work alongside experienced teams and play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly while supporting the company s reputation for quality and reliability.

If you enjoy problem-solving, coordinating complex workflows, and improving manufacturing efficiency, this could be the perfect next step in your career.