Production Planner

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber frame manufacturer in Birmingham seeks a skilled Production Planner to coordinate factory schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to sustainable construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning in timber frame, offsite or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Confident communicator for cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement.
• Monitor output and adjust plans to maintain efficiency.
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and site teams.
• Report on progress and resolve production bottlenecks.

Skills

Production planning/scheduling experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Planning software proficiency

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner - Timber Frame Manufacturing
Location: Birmingham| Full-Time

About Us
We are a leading timber frame manufacturer, delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions for housing and commercial projects. With efficiency and precision at our core, we are growing and now seeking a skilled Production Planner to join our team.

The Role
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating factory schedules, ensuring projects run smoothly from design through to site delivery. Acting as the link between teams, you'll keep production on track, materials in place, and targets met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production schedules to meet deadlines
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement
• Monitor output and adjust plans to maintain efficiency
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and site teams
• Report on progress and resolve production bottlenecks
• Support continuous improvement across planning and production

Skills & Experience

• Experience in production planning/scheduling (timber frame, offsite, or manufacturing preferred)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with cross-team coordination experience
• Proficient in planning software (MS Project, ERP/MRP) and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• The chance to help shape sustainable construction

Next Steps: Please click apply or contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker for further information on 07969 972412