Production Planner

Select Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in Norwich is seeking a proactive Production Planner to take charge of production planning and scheduling. You will work closely with teams ensuring workflow efficiency and meet customer orders. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP/MRP platforms. This role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave allowance

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical & dental cover

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong understanding of data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and optimise the full production schedule.
• Work closely with Production Team Leaders for resource availability.
• Communicate production capability and constraints.
• Maintain the monthly PSI plan for management approval.
• Create, maintain and monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) jobs.
• Track performance through Daily Management practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Experience using Sage, Oracle, or another ERP/MRP platform

Confidence with Microsoft Power BI

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Self-starter attitude

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Norwich

Salary: £32,000–£53,000 (DOE)

About the Role

A leading manufacturing organisation is looking for a proactive Production Planner / Master Scheduler to take ownership of production planning, scheduling, and material coordination. In this role, you’ll ensure customer orders are aligned with factory capacity, optimise workflow efficiency, and provide key visibility to teams across operations.

This position offers genuine autonomy, allowing you to shape your daily schedule, influence production priorities, and make meaningful improvements to planning processes.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally bring plenty of proven experience in production planning or scheduling, along with a strong understanding of data‑driven decision making.

Ideal candidate

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (advanced formulas, macros, VBA advantageous)
• Experience using Sage, Oracle, or another ERP/MRP platform
• Confidence with Microsoft Power BI or similar analytical tools
• A data‑focused mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and prioritisation abilities
• A self‑starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage and optimise the full production schedule, covering Build, Test, Calibration and Shipment activities.
• Work closely with Production Team Leaders to ensure resource availability and accurate workflow planning.
• Communicate production capability and constraints to Finance, Customer Service and wider operations.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly PSI (Production, Sales & Inventory) plan for management approval.
• Maintain and update Line of Balance charts to highlight potential shortages or schedule risks.
• Create, maintain and monitor Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) jobs within the ERP system to accurately reflect demand.
• Track performance through Daily Management practices and prioritise production support as required.
• Highlight risks to customer delivery, including delays, backlog growth and on‑time‑delivery issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, including standard work documentation and lean planning tools.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be part of an experienced and collaborative planning team, working closely with:

• Other Master Schedulers
• Production Team Leaders
• Production Manager
• Buyers / Planners
• Technical Supervisors

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary £32,000–£53,000 (Depending on proven years of experience).
• Excellent annual leave allowance + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical & dental cover
• Regular staff events and a supportive working culture
• Career development and exposure to lean manufacturing principles
• Real influence over key production planning processes

Your Next Step

Don’t miss the chance to join a growing, forward‑thinking organisation where your contribution truly matters. Be part of the journey — and enjoy the success (and fun) along the way!

Apply now or contact Katie Dobson at Select Recruitment for more information.