Production Planner

TipTopJob; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to turn schedules into smooth production flow. You will create and maintain production plans that align with delivery requirements and capacity, while collaborating with the Supply Chain team to keep stock and dispatch priorities on track.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, attention to detail, and proactive risk management to improve efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning production within manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to use ERP systems to coordinate schedules and resources.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with delivery requirements and capacity.
• Liaise with Supply Chain to communicate transport and dispatch priorities.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of job sheets and works orders.
• Lead production visibility through the Production Tracker and share updates with management.
• Support stock accuracy and participate in stock takes.

Skills

ERP experience

Production planning

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Step into a role where planning turns into real progress. As a Production Planner, youll help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly, strengthen coordination across teams, and play a key part in delivering production items on time and within budget. If you enjoy structured problem:solving, scheduling, and continuous improvement, this Production Planner position offers the kind of steady momentum and responsibility thats easy to get energised by.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain production schedules that match delivery requirements and operational capacity for this companys manufacturing output.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain Coordinator to communicate transport booking requirements and dispatch priorities.
• Monitor production progress, adjust plans when needed, and keep deadlines firmly in focus.
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of key documentation, including job sheets and works orders.
• Lead production visibility by maintaining and updating the Production Tracker, sharing performance updates with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to resolve stock discrepancies and support stock:take activity.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in production planning or coordination within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally using an ERP system.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent time management, and a careful eye for detail.
• Confident working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and supporting improvements that strengthen operational compliance and efficiency.

This Production Planner role sits within a fast:moving manufacturing setting, supporting this companys wider goals of reliable delivery, operational efficiency, and well:run production processes. By turning data into actionable schedules and keeping all stakeholders aligned, youll help drive smooth workflow from planning through to dispatch.