Production Planner

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Leyfields is looking for a Production Planner to oversee their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in production planning and control, with strong skills in MRP and ERP systems. This role offers a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free onsite parking

Overtime available

Supportive, team-focused environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Logistics, Production Planning and Control.
• IT literate including MS Office Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting constraints and risks.
• Create the M/C Shop Production Plan, identifying risks.
• Expedite shortages to achieve targets.

Skills

MRP knowledge

ERP systems

MS Office Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Job Title

Production Planner

Location

Tamworth

Salary / Pay Rate

£45,000-£50,000

Shift / Hours

Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Overtime available
• Supportive, team-focused environment

A well-established manufacturing business known for delivering high-quality products. The company values staff wellbeing, long-term stability, and career growth, providing a supportive environment where employees are recognised and rewarded.

The Role

As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for planning the company's manufacturing operations. You'll work as part of a skilled team, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting possible constraints and risks
• Create the M/C Shop Production Plan, identifying risks and monitoring recovery
• Progress and expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime
• Issue WO's (Job Packs) and Work To Lists agreeing throughput targets with Works Managers, managing output to agreed OTDIF targets
• Communicates by "exception" risk and/or concerns to allow recovery action planning

About You

• A minimum of 3 years MRP / ERP and MPS experience, gained within Logistics, Production Planning and Control environment.
• NVQ level 3 qualified or above qualification
• IT Literate including MS Office Excel
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills