Production Planner

Omega Resource Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Option

Pension

Potential for Hybrid working

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Production Planner to own and optimise production schedules across two sites. You will analyse demand, monitor inventories, and implement robust planning processes to ensure smooth day-to-day delivery in a growing multi-site operation.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP usage, proven manufacturing experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Hybrid working potential is offered within a expanding company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to define and set up processes.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear, direct communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence (multi-site cover)

Responsibilities

• Define and establish robust, standardised planning processes.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering and manufacturing
• Analyse customer forecasts and production requirements
• Establish material demand and capacity needs.
• Own the production schedule for 2 sites.
• Monitor work centre capacity in MRP.
• Issue the weekly Work to List to Production at each site.
• Generate manufacturing Works Orders from MRP
• Ensure optimal production method is used when raising them.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient business operation.
• Recommend and maintain stock levels on purchased components.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence (UK)

Multi-site planning

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Production Planner

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Engineering /Aerospace

Circa £50,000

Benefits

• Share Option
• Pension
• Potential for Hybrid working

THE ROLE - Production Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and growing business in Gloucestershire as a Production Planner, given autonomy and responsibility to own this area.

You will be responsible for analysing and managing production schedules, monitoring current inventory levels and establishing robust standardised planning processes to ensure day-to-day project delivery.

You'll be supporting a multi-site operation that is growing rapidly and will be accountable for successful delivery across those sites.

DUTIES - Production Planner

• Define and establish robust, standardised planning processes.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering and manufacturing
• Analyse customer forecasts and production requirements
• Establish material demand and capacity needs.
• Own the production schedule for 2 sites.
• Monitor work centre capacity in MRP.
• Issue the weekly Work to List to Production at each site.
• Generate manufacturing Works Orders from MRP
• Ensure optimal production method is used when raising them.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient business operation.
• Recommend and maintain stock levels on purchased components.

BACKGROUND - Production Planner

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to define and set up processes.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear, direct communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence (multi-site cover)

Candidates who are currently a Production Planner, Buyer, Planning Manager, Planning Lead, Material Planner, Master scheduler, Senior Planner, Demand Planner, Senior Supply chain, Procurement specialist, Supply chain specialist, Scheduler and similar will be suitable for this job.

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