Production Planner

Appointments Personnel; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner in Newcastle under Lyme. This role involves coordinating production schedules and ensuring efficient operations in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have production planning experience, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time, day-shift hours, along with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Full training on internal systems

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production or manufacturing planning/scheduling.
• Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• A solid understanding of production operations and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production capacity across fabrication, galvanising, and powder coating.
• Support and conduct time studies to ensure planning data remains up to date.
• Schedule and update works orders accurately within the MRP system.

Skills

Production planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Production Planner
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Sector: Manufacturing / Production

Are you an organised individual who enjoys turning plans into action? We’re looking for a Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing company where you’ll play a key role in keeping production on schedule and running efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing or production planning who takes pride in accuracy, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production capacity across fabrication, galvanising, and powder coating to meet deadlines.
• Support and conduct time studies to ensure planning data remains up to date.
• Schedule and update works orders accurately within the MRP system.
• Prepare and issue production plans while monitoring progress through each stage.
• Help maintain stock levels above minimum requirements.
• Regularly review production and sales orders to keep plans current and achievable.
• Arrange and oversee subcontract finishing processes such as galvanising or tantalising.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams to keep everyone informed of production timelines.
• Provide completion updates to departments such as Customer Service and Installations.

About You

• Previous experience in production or manufacturing planning/scheduling.
• Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (training provided on ERP/MRP systems).
• A solid understanding of production operations and workflows.
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive attitude and great communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and full-time, day-shift hours.
• Supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.
• Full training on internal systems and processes.
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a successful, forward-thinking company.
• Free on-site parking and a steady Monday–Friday schedule.

If this Production Planner position sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.