Graduate / Junior Production Planner

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales is seeking a Graduate / Junior Production Planner. This role offers a recent graduate an opportunity to launch a career in production planning, with full training provided. Responsibilities include coordinating production schedules and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Mathematics and strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programmes

Life insurance

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or Mathematics is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand.
• Coordinate weekly production plans considering materials and resources.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Graduate / Junior Production Planner

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales to recruit a Graduate / Junior Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with a Mathematics or Engineering degree to launch a rewarding career in production planning and manufacturing operations.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, learning how to coordinate production schedules, analyse data, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products to customers on time. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal first step into industry for someone with a passion for planning, problem-solving, and making an impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and maintaining short- and medium-term production schedules based on customer demand
• Coordinate weekly production plans, considering materials, resources, and manufacturing capacity
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary
• Collaborate with teams across operations, logistics, and sales to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate potential constraints or issues to management clearly and promptly
• Generate reports and planning data to support decision-making.

This is what you'll need:

• A degree in Engineering or Mathematics is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Life insurance.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Production Planner role apply now by sending your CV or calling me directly on 07458161748

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities