Production Planner

About the Role

As a Production Planner, you'll be at the heart of production performance, ensuring factory-wide throughput and workflow are optimised across all sections. This is a varied, fast‑paced position where analytical thinking meets hands‑on teamwork — ideal for someone who thrives on continuous improvement and enjoys influencing performance at every level.

• Planning and monitoring daily production performance across the factory.
• Tracking key performance metrics (KPIs) and implementing improvement measures.
• Collaborating closely with production teams to ensure quality standards and output targets are achieved.
• Conducting performance reviews and updating skills matrices based on real‑time data.
• Supporting management with accurate, timely performance reporting and insights.
• Engaging, motivating, and developing team members to drive continuous success.

We're looking for a dependable and proactive professional with a keen eye for performance, data, and process improvement. You'll combine strong organisational and people skills with a drive for excellence.

• Target‑driven, forward‑thinking, and quality‑focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working across teams to deliver results.
• Committed to health & safety and high operational standards.

• NVQ in Engineering Manufacture / Advanced Modern Apprenticeship.
• Management qualification.
• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C or above).
• Computer literacy, ideally with formal training or certification.

• Permanent role with a global manufacturing leader.
• Competitive salary and shift premiums where applicable.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension (5% employer contribution).
• Subsidised healthcare and personal accident cover.
• On‑site parking, canteen, and uniform provided.
• Additional benefits: long service awards, employee referral scheme, bike‑to‑work scheme, and more.

D Shift: Monday‑Thursday 7:30am‑4:00pm, Friday 7:30am‑12:30pm (other shifts may be required).

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RPS Recruitment are proud to be managing this opportunity exclusively on behalf of NMB Minebea. To apply, submit your application via this advert or email your CV directly to RPS Recruitment. Join a world‑class manufacturer where precision, performance, and people are at the core of everything they do.