Production Planner

Production Planner (SEBO-20) Kettering, England

Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum

Job Title:

Production Planner

Location:

Kettering, Onsite

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 with 30‑minute unpaid lunch break

We are looking for an organized and proactive Production Planner to join our growing business. You will coordinate and schedule manufacturing activities to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time and within budget.

This role is ideal for someone with strong planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment.

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans where needed
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials are available
• Analyse sales forecasts and customer orders to determine production requirements
• Track inventory levels and minimise shortages or excess stock
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime
• Ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met
• Prepare production reports and KPI analysis
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
• Maintain accurate planning data within designated management system
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and operations
• Produce planning reports and KPI updates for management

Required Experience:

• Experience in a Production Planner or Supply Chain Planning role
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of planning systems
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
• Understanding of inventory management and forecasting

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• 24 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy.