Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Production Planner to ensure efficient manufacturing operations in Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will manage production schedules, coordinate materials, and facilitate communication between teams and customers. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package, ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and experience in production planning.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling (manufacturing).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly when schedules change.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Liaise with team leaders and departments to address workflow issues.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, and BOM availability to avoid production delays.

Skills

Production planning or scheduling

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (ERP/MRP systems)

Job description

Job Description

Production Planner

Location: Northamptonshire Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40-46k + Benefits

About the Role

GTS are looking for a highly organised Production Planner to keep our clients manufacturing operations running smoothly. You'll coordinate schedules, materials, and deliveries — making sure customers get their orders on time while production runs efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on planning, problem-solving, and working with multiple teams to get things done.

What You'll Do

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Update Progress Plus database with accurate production information.
• Liaise with team leaders and departments to address workflow issues.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, and BOM availability to avoid production delays.
• Work with customers on delivery dates and update them on progress.
• Monitor production stages from kit cutting to inspection and dispatch.
• Ensure inspection processes are scheduled and completed on time.
• Organise dispatch and delivery of goods when required.
• Attend daily production meetings and provide status updates.

About You

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in production planning or scheduling (manufacturing ).
• Strong communication skills for dealing with both internal teams and customers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to adapt quickly when schedules change.
• IT skills, ideally with ERP/MRP systems.

Why Join?

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• A company committed to quality, safety, and innovation.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and send us your CV, plus a brief note on why you're the perfect fit for this role.