Production Planner

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Production Planner to develop production schedules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and analyze production performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, strong understanding of MRP systems, and excellent analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medicash

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, preferably in a low-volume, high-precision environment.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining production schedules.
• Collaborating with Procurement and Stores teams.
• Monitoring capacity, lead times, and work orders.
• Supporting new product introductions.
• Analysing production performance data.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning experience

Understanding of MRP/ERP systems

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Previous Production Planning Experience Required
• Competitive salary & package

About Our Client

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision scientific instruments.

Job Description

• Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborating with Procurement and Stores teams to ensure materials availability for planned builds.
• Monitoring capacity, lead times, and work orders, adjusting plans to optimise output and reduce bottlenecks.
• Supporting new product introductions (NPIs) and coordinating build readiness with cross-functional teams.
• Analysing data and providing reporting on production performance, schedule adherence, and inventory levels.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Working with ERP/MRP systems to manage and maintain planning data and work orders.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience in a production planning, materials planning, or scheduling role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, ideally in a low-volume, high-precision or engineering environment.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (production, procurement, engineering, and sales).
• A background in electronics, mechanical, or scientific manufacturing would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medicash
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays