Production Planner

Position: Production Planner (Permanent)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Production Planner
Stoke on Trent
Days
£35,000

A well established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Planner to support the smooth running of its operations. You will play a central role in organising workload across multiple stages of production and ensuring that materials, schedules and resources align with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan capacity across all production areas including fabrication, coating and associated finishing processes

* Support time studies to keep capacity data accurate and up to date

* Maintain and update works orders within the company's MRP system

* Issue clear production schedules and monitor progress through each stage

* Assist with maintaining adequate stock levels in line with business requirements

* Regularly review planned work against material availability and customer requirements

* Coordinate any external finishing activities with approved suppliers

* Work closely with internal teams to obtain information required to keep plans on track

* Provide reliable completion dates to customer service, installation and other departments

Experience and Skills Required

* Background in manufacturing with experience in production planning or scheduling

* Confident using IT including Microsoft Office with training provided on in house systems

* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and how work flows through production

* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

How to Apply

If you are an organised and proactive planner looking to join a supportive manufacturing environment, please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity