Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Planner for a manufacturing company in Chorley. The role involves developing production schedules, coordinating resources, and analysing performance data. Applicants should have a solid background in production planning and understand MRP/ERP systems. The position offers a salary up to £40,000, with significant responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure resource availability.
• Monitor progress against plans and adjust schedules.

Skills

Production Planning

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Production Planner – Manufacturing

Chorley | Up to £40,000 | Permanent

Are you an experienced Production Planner looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing company based in Chorley to recruit a talented and proactive Production Planner to join their growing team.

The Role

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules to meet customer demands
• Coordinating with procurement, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure material and resource availability
• Monitoring progress against plan, identifying bottlenecks and adjusting schedules as needed
• Analysing capacity and production performance data to support continuous improvement
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to communicate lead times and resolve any production issues

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Production Planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Confident communicator who can work cross-functionally
• Able to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities