Materials / Manufacturing Planner

Evera Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Materials & Manufacturing Planner to ensure smooth engineering operations. This role involves planning and scheduling manufacturing activities, preparing production schedules, and ensuring material availability. The ideal candidate has experience in materials or production planning, is proficient in MRP/ERP systems, and possesses strong organisational skills. Join a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to effective programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, manufacturing planning, or production planning roles.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling.
• Ability to plan internal resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule internal manufacturing activities.
• Prepare the weekly Master Production Schedule.
• Collaborate closely with the Expeditor to prioritise shortages.

Skills

Experience in materials planning

Understanding of MRP/ERP systems

Strong organisational skills

Proactive problem solving mindset

Comfort in fast moving environments

Job description

Our client is currently looking for a highly organised Materials & Manufacturing Planner who thrives at the centre of fast paced engineering operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing material flow, production schedules, and manufacturing capacity, ensuring the right parts, resources, and plans are in place to keep programmes moving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule internal manufacturing activities in line with production demand and programme milestones.
• Prepare the weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS), consolidating all customer demand and presenting it for approval.
• Collaborate closely with the Expeditor to prioritise shortages and proactively mitigate visibility gaps.
• Ensure materials and components are available to support production sequences and work order release.
• Monitor capacity, labour, and machine availability, highlighting constraints and risks to delivery.
• Track progress against the plan, escalating delays or issues that threaten schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, manufacturing planning, or production planning roles.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling within engineering or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to plan internal resources effectively, including labour, materials, and machine capacity.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• A proactive, problem solving mindset with clear and confident communication across teams.
• Comfort working in fast moving environments, adapting plans quickly when requirements change.

Step into a position where your organisation, communication, and problem solving skills directly support successful programme delivery. If you enjoy bringing clarity, control, and momentum to complex operations, we d love to hear from you. Apply using an updated version of your CV and a member of our team will be in touch!