Production & Purchasing Planner

Position: Production & Purchasing Planner
Location: Wythenshawe

Production & Purchasing Planner

📍 Manufacturing Environment | Days Role | £32-35,000

Are you an experienced Production & Pruchasing Planner looking for a fast-paced role within manufacturing? We are recruiting for a hands-on Production Planner to join a growing business, overseeing production operations and ensuring smooth coordination across supply chain, transport, and manufacturing functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who can hit the ground running and take ownership of production scheduling and operational planning while supporting health & safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

Coordinating supply chain and transport planning activities
Creating and managing production schedules
Overseeing day-to-day production operations
Supporting and maintaining health & safety standards across site
Working closely with the Operations Manager and managing production flow across a team of 25 shop floor staff
Driving efficiency and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential

Experience with in doors or timber manufacturing would be highly advantageous
Strong organisational and planning skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification advantageous
Six Sigma knowledge or experience beneficial

The Package

Days role - 8:00am to 5:00pm, 8:00am to 2:30pm Friday
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension, EAP
On-site parking
Training and progression opportunities available

This vacancy has arisen due to an internal backfill and offers the opportunity to join a well-structured and supportive team environment.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, apply today with your CV