Production Planner
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Production Manager
Production Planner
Location:
Durham
Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date:
Jul 3rd, 2026
:
1677832
Production Planner
Location:
Hartlepool, County Durham
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Production Planner to join their growing Operations team at their state‑of‑the‑art facility.
OverviewThis is a key role within a high‑tech manufacturing environment, responsible for developing and coordinating production plans to support the delivery of advanced technology products.
You will play a central role in ensuring efficient production flow, balancing customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity across multiple product lines.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and operational priorities
- Convert customer orders, forecasts and project requirements into achievable manufacturing schedules
- Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and work‑in‑progress
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data
- Support daily and weekly production planning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and priorities
- Identify and address potential delivery risks, ensuring timely resolution
- Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and schedule adherence
- Contribute to improved production flow, visibility and operational efficiency
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain or materials control within a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel capability
- Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory/WIP management
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Background in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defence or similar advanced manufacturing sectors
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), engineering change or production ramp‑up activities
- Opportunity to work within a cutting‑edge high‑tech manufacturing facility
- Exposure to advanced communications technology projects
- Collaborative and fast‑paced engineering environment
- Career development within a specialist sector
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