Production Planner

Overview

In this role you will drive production planning and scheduling to support capacity, service levels, and continuous improvement. You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Services to align plans with demand and resources. You help mitigate planning risks, monitor KPIs, and maintain data accuracy in the planning system. This position sits within a collaborative manufacturing environment with clear career progression and development opportunities. You’ll contribute to shaping production performance in a growing business with strong benefits.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual bonus up to 10%
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules
• Monitor schedule adherence and resolve issues
• Support capacity and resource planning
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Services teams
• Escalate planning risks and service concerns
• Maintain planning data and system records
• Monitor KPIs and planning performance
• Support continuous improvement activities

Key requirements

• Experience in Production Planning, Scheduling or Supply Planning
• Manufacturing environment experience
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge
• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Strong communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solving
• Proactive planning
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge

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