Production Planner

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities within the business

Birthday off

Job summary

A leading electronics products manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring on-time dispatch of products. The ideal candidate should have experience in structured environments, strong collaborative skills, and a background in process improvement. The company offers competitive salary and benefits including progression opportunities and a day off for your birthday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a structured production role.
• Strong collaboration skills with various teams.
• Proven ability to improve processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure timely manufacturing and dispatch of products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Identify and solve production bottlenecks.

Skills

Experience working in a regulated or structured environment

Comfort collaborating with technical and administrative teams

Background in process improvement

Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure

Familiarity with planning or production systems (ERP or similar)

Job description

Production Planner

Oxford

Commutable from Bicester, Thame, Abingdon, Faringdon, Witney, Carterton, Bampton, Kidlington
£32,000 - £40,000

Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm

Benefits

• Progression opportunities within the business
• Birthday off

Our client is a leading electronics products manufacturer, who are experiencing rapid growth, and value motivated individuals looking to progress their career. They are looking for a Production Planner to assist with their increased workload. This role will be responsible for liaising with multiple departments, ensuring timeframes and customer expectations are met.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer delivery deadlines and internal manufacturing capacity
• Ensure all products are manufactured and dispatched on time by planning and coordinating production activities effectively
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Purchasing, and Production teams to ensure alignment across departments
• Review incoming orders and provide accurate, achievable delivery dates
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to support uninterrupted production
• Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions to maintain workflow efficiency
• Generate and analyse production reports to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving product quality

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a regulated or structured environment
• Comfort collaborating with technical and administrative teams
• A background in process improvement
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure
• Familiarity with planning or production systems (ERP or similar) is a bonus

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail]. - Jack Jenkins - 01908 010 438

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.