Production Planner

We're working with a well-established manufacturing client who is looking to strengthen their planning function with the addition of a Production Scheduler / Production Planner. This is a key role within the operation, responsible for ensuring production activity is planned efficiently, resources are utilised effectively, and customer delivery commitments are met. The position offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational optimisation within a structured manufacturing environment.

• Plan production activity efficiently to meet delivery commitments and optimise resource use.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational optimisation within a structured manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams.
• Experience monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to meet delivery requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Understanding of quality control standards and how they integrate into production scheduling.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience analysing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

• Salary up to £35,000.
• Company canteen.
• Company events.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

If you're an experienced production planner or scheduler looking to join a collaborative manufacturing team with a focus on efficiency and improvement, this is a role well worth considering.

Ian Broadhurst