Assembly Planner

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Cheltenham is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and optimize the flow of operations. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 plus benefits including 27 days holiday, employer pension contributions, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday

8% employer pension contribution

Flexible benefits platform

Staff canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Monitor material availability and liaise with procurement to maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimize flow and capacity.

Skills

Production planning experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Overview

Role: Production Planner

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays, 8% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits platform, staff canteen, free parking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Monitor material availability and liaise with procurement to maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimize flow and capacity.
• Update and maintain production plans and ERP data to reflect changes in demand or capacity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production scheduling software.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays, 8% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits platform, staff canteen, free parking.