Production Planner

Job Title:

Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator

Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience

Hours:

Monday – Friday, Full Time

Contract:

Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory.

The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met

* Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date

* Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations

* Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity

* Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks

* Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands

* Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems

* Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams

* Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time

* React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role

* Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment

* Full ERP system management experience

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

* Excellent organisational and time management skills

* Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

* High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy

* Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure

* Reliable, professional, and dependable

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable and committed

Highly organised

Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally

A strong communicator both internally and externally

Calm under pressure

Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes

Self-motivated with a proactive approach

A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook

Benefits

Permanent opportunity

Established and growing manufacturing business

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you