Production Planner

Recruitment Agency · Omega; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share options

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Production Planner to join its Gloucestershire site. You will own the production schedule across two sites, analyse forecasts, manage MRP-driven demand, and implement standardised planning processes to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires proven manufacturing experience, strong ERP/MRP skills, and clear communication. The package includes a share option, pension, and potential hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• 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 center 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

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Clear direct communication

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Production Planner

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Engineering /Aerospace

Circa £50,000

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 center 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)

Omega

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.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.