Print Production Planner: Master Scheduling & Delivery

Manpower UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an organised Print Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, materials, capacity and resources to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

You will work across Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Customer Service and Dispatch, monitor ERP/MRP work orders, manage bottlenecks and drive efficiency with strong Excel skills and attention to detail in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, or supply chain planning.
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (SAP, JDE, Oracle, Dynamics or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems to create, update, and manage production work orders.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor material availability, machine capacity, and labour resources.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Track jobs through the manufacturing process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within ERP systems.
• Produce reports on schedule adherence, delivery performance, downtime, and operational KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Liaise with suppliers and third-party partners where required.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Organisation

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Operations/Manufacturing degree

Tools

Excel and Microsoft Office

Job description

Manpower UK in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an organised Print Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, materials, capacity and resources to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

You will work across Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Customer Service and Dispatch, monitor ERP/MRP work orders, manage bottlenecks and drive efficiency with strong Excel skills and attention to detail in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.