Production Planner

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Driffield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is assisting to recruit an experienced Production Planner for a manufacturing firm. The role includes creating production schedules, coordinating with teams to ensure efficient workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. Offering an attractive salary of up to £60,000, this role is commutable from surrounding areas including Malton and Scarborough.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Proficient in ERP systems

Proficient in planning software

Job description

Castle Employment Group

is working with a leading manufacturer to recruit an experienced Production Planner to join their team. If you're a detail‑oriented professional with a passion for streamlining production processes and ensuring on‑time delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful Production Planner will be responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining production schedules that meet customer demand and optimise resource use
• Coordinating with procurement, manufacturing and logistics to ensure material availability and timely production
• Adjusting schedules in response to delays, shortages or production challenges
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure smooth workflow and avoid overstock or shortages
• Analysing capacity and identifying production bottlenecks, offering proactive solutions
• Collaborating with sales and marketing to align production with demand forecasts
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and control costs
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across planning and production processes
• Preparing and presenting reports on production performance and KPIs

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment and must have strong problem‑solving skills. You should also be proficient in ERP systems and planning software. The role would suit someone with a proactive and solutions‑driven mind‑set.

This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and development with a great business

This role offers an attractive salary up to £60,000 and the business is commutable from Malton, Scarborough, Driffield, Beverley, Hull and surrounding areas