Production Planner

E3 Recruitment; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leeds is looking for an experienced Production Planner to optimize production processes. The role involves planning, scheduling production, and managing stock levels. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical background and experience in production planning. This position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to production efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to impact business performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning within engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production orders to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and manage stock levels to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks.

Skills

Production planning experience

Mechanical understanding

Problem-solving abilities

ERP software proficiency

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Production Planner with a mechanical or engineering background looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Leeds, is seeking a talented professional to join their team and help drive efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production orders to meet deadlines.
• Allocate materials, components, and resources efficiently.
• Monitor and manage stock levels to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimise production.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production and stock records.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in production planning, within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical understanding, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Highly organised, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with ERP or production planning software
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year.
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, engineering-focused environment.
• Chance to make a real impact on production efficiency and business performance.