Production Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Production Planner for a busy UK manufacturing team in Wednesbury. The role blends office-based planning with hands-on shop floor involvement to keep production running smoothly.

You will plan daily and weekly schedules, liaise with production staff, and ensure materials and labour are available to meet customer deadlines. Prior experience in production planning and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning, manufacturing, or scheduling role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production planning systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with office staff and shop floor teams.
• Flexible, reliable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate workloads across machines to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Liaise with production staff, supervisors, and management to meet deadlines.
• Spend time on the shop floor to supervise workflow.
• Ensure materials, equipment and labour meet production demands.
• Prioritise urgent orders and respond to changes in customer requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and update planning systems.
• Support a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning experience

Microsoft Office

Production planning systems

Tools

Production planning software

Job description

The Production Planner position in Moxley involves coordinating daily and weekly schedules within a manufacturing setting. This full-time, temporary-to-permanent role pays £15.00 per hour, with working hours from Monday to Friday during the day. You will divide your time between office-based planning and active involvement on the shop floor, ensuring workflows run smoothly. Strong communication skills and careful attention to detail are essential for liaising with production teams and meeting customer deadlines. The role requires balancing administrative duties with practical oversight, making it suitable for someone who enjoys a varied workload and direct collaboration with colleagues. Prior experience in production planning or a related manufacturing discipline is advantageous. Location: Wednesbury Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and organised Production Planner to join their busy manufacturing team in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both planning and coordinating production from the office while also being actively involved on the shop floor to ensure production runs efficiently. This is a hands‑on role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production teams to meet customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate workloads across multiple machines and production areas to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor production progress and make adjustments to schedules where required.
• Liaise with production staff, supervisors, and management to ensure work is completed on time.
• Spend time on the shop floor monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting production operations.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are available to meet production demands.
• Assist with prioritising urgent orders and responding to changes in customer requirements.
• Help identify and implement improvements to production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and update planning systems as required.
• Support a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a production planning, manufacturing, or scheduling role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production planning systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with both office staff and shop floor teams.
• Comfortable working in a role that combines office-based planning with hands‑off involvement in production.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a growing company, offering the chance to develop your skills and progress into a permanent role for the right candidate.