Production Planner

Teleios Recruitment; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner in Irvine, UK. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate routing of engineering sales orders and smooth manufacturing operations. Candidates must have experience in engineering or manufacturing, the ability to read engineering drawings, and strong planning and communication skills. The position offers a permanent contract with a structured working week, focusing on process improvement and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of production planning experience is preferred.
• Experience creating work orders or manufacturing routings is a plus.
• Knowledge of computer databases or MRP/ERP configuration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate manufacturing routings and work orders.
• Determine the sequence of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain production data and documentation using ERP systems.
• Support operations and engineering teams with planning queries.

Skills

Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

Planning and organisation skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Production Planner

Location: Irvine

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 -16:30 / Friday 07:30 -12:30

Teleios is supporting a growing engineering business in the recruitment of a Manufacturing Production Planner. This position is essential in ensuring accurate, efficient routing of engineering sales orders and supporting smooth manufacturing operations.

About You

The ideal candidate will be technically minded, meticulous, and confident working with detailed engineering documentation. They will be adaptable, proactive and capable of communicating effectively with production, engineering and management teams. A passion for structured planning and process improvement will help them excel in this role.

About the Company

Teleios is partnered with a respected engineering organisation known for its technical capability and long-standing commitment to delivering precision-engineered products. With ongoing investment in people and manufacturing processes, the business continues to expand its operational excellence.

Essential Experience

• Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, coating, inspection, assembly and testing
• ERP system experience
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills
• High attention to detail

Desired Experience

• 2-3 years of production planning experience
• Experience creating work orders or manufacturing routings
• Knowledge of computer databases or MRP/ERP configuration
• Continuous improvement mindset

About the Role

• Produce accurate manufacturing routings and work orders based on engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Determine the correct sequence of manufacturing processes
• Ensure routing aligns with customer requirements and internal procedures
• Use the company ERP system to maintain production data and documentation
• Support operations and engineering teams with planning queries
• Contribute to process improvements and departmental efficiency

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