Production Planner

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner in South Wales. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and requires a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain. Responsibilities include coordinating production schedules and monitoring progress. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salary and wellness programs, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about production planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programmes

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Supply Chain.
• Experience working in a Procurement role is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand.
• Coordinate weekly production plans with materials, resources, and capacity.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate constraints or issues to management promptly.
• Generate reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Supply Chain

Job description

Production Planner

£30,000 - £35,000

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales to recruit a Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is degree-qualified to pursue a rewarding career in production planning and manufacturing operations.

As Production 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, Mathematics or Supply Chain.
• Experience working in a Procurement role.
• 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