Production Planner

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Planner in Hemel Hempstead, where you'll play a vital role in coordinating production schedules and ensuring timely deliveries. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with engineering and commercial teams, manage MRP data, and contribute to a structured environment focused on precision engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive team that values your input and offers career progression in the exciting fields of aerospace and robotics.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather planning data from engineering, quality, and commercial teams.
• Build and manage production schedules based on delivery commitments.

Skills

Production Planning

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

MRP Systems

Microsoft Excel

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Production Planner - Precision Engineering
Hemel Hempstead
£45,000

An excellent opportunity has opened up for a Production Planner to join a highly regarded CNC precision engineering company serving the aerospace, defence, motorsport, and robotics sectors. This is a vital role ensuring smooth coordination of production schedules and delivery commitments, with a structured, process-driven approach.

Why Apply?

• Established Engineering Environment - Work in a clean, modern facility with a professional and passionate team.
• Variety & Impact - Play a key role in production planning, capacity management, and delivery coordination.
• Career Progression - Opportunity to grow within a well-structured, supportive company.

Your Role:

• Gather planning data from engineering, quality, and commercial teams.
• Build and manage production schedules based on realistic delivery commitments.
• Monitor machine and labour capacity to balance workload and avoid bottlenecks.
• Communicate daily with team leaders, supervisors, engineering, and purchasing teams.
• Maintain MRP data accuracy, update production plans, and document key planning decisions.
• Follow flowcharts and SOPs to guide your decisions, escalating technical issues when needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident with MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Logical, structured approach to tasks and time management.
• Familiarity with machining processes is beneficial, but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking company at the heart of high-precision manufacturing. Want to know more? Hit Apply below and we will be in touch with more details.
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