Junior Planner - Production

hireful; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Junior Planner in Middlesbrough. The role involves coordinating production schedules, managing work orders, and supporting manufacturing activities. Full training is provided, with opportunities for internal development and progression.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a planning role required.
• Ability to handle ERP work orders and MRP.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating production schedules across several product lines.
• Handling ERP work orders to ensure accurate planning.
• Producing performance reports (daily/weekly/monthly KPIs).

Skills

Planning

Communication

Data Accuracy

Job description

Do you have some experience in a Planning role? Fancy a move to a world-class manufacturer, with offices in both the UK and USA? This well-established company has been top of their game for over 40 years. If so, we have the role for you!

Role – Junior Planner aka Production Planner, Production Coordinator

Location – Middlesbrough / North Yorks Area

Salary – c. 26K

As a Planner, you will be part of the operations team and will report to the Supply Chain Manager. Your focus will be to assist the Production Planner in producing, maintaining, and managing the production schedule to meet customer and business requirements. You will support the day-to-day smooth functioning of manufacturing activities.

Full training will be provided. Our client promotes internal development and progression.

The role includes:

1. Coordinating production schedules across several product lines
2. Handling ERP work orders to ensure accurate planning via MRP
3. Liaising with internal teams to prevent and resolve delays
4. Supporting data accuracy and continuous improvement projects
5. Communicating delivery dates and order status clearly
6. Sending timely sales acknowledgements to customers
7. Producing performance reports (daily/weekly/monthly KPIs)
8. Taking on planning admin tasks and supporting the wider operations team

This is a great role for a fantastic firm.

Interested? Please send a CV for a swift response!