Production Planner

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Bonus

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Production Planner (Manufacturing) in Lowestoft. The role offers £35,000-£40,000 plus training, bonus and company benefits within a well-established automation manufacturer.

You will coordinate, plan and monitor projects, align with engineering managers, and optimise production lines to meet targets while managing resources and risks. The position suits someone with manufacturing planning experience and a drive for progression.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Understanding of automations or machine-building environments.
• Understanding of machine design.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project schedules and ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate and plan design activity within projects.
• Ensure engineering outputs are released on schedule.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Automation/machine-building exposure

Machine design understanding

Job description

Production Planner (Manufacturing)

£35,000-£40,000 + Training + Bonus + Company Benefits

Lowestoft

Are you a Production Planner or similar with a background in Manufacturing, looking to work for a well-established Automation manufacturer, who offer external training, progression into senior positions and benefits including performance bonuses?

Do you want the opportunity to join a close-knit family orientated business with 65 years of success? This is your chance to be a part of a business that delivery's industry leading results whilst fostering a supportive and family orientated working environment.

On offer is the opportunity to join a respected company with a fantastic reputation for quality, service and reliability. You will be a vital part of the planning, manufacturing and design of all products ensuring all projects are completed to high standards inline with company expectations.

In this role you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, optimisation and monitoring of projects ensuring smooth production lines liaising with engineering managers to track progress and targets whilst managing resources and identifying potential delays and risks.

The role would suit a Production Planner with a background in Manufacturing, who's looking to work for a tight-knit company working on lucrative projects for a range of sectors like pharmaceuticals and ocular equipment.

The Role:

• Produce accurate projects schedules ensuring timelines are adhered to
• Coordinate and plan design activity's
• Ensure engineering outputs are released

The Person

• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems
• Understanding of automations or machine-building environments
• Understanding of machine designReference:BBBHJW

Keywords: Planner, Engineering, Production, Automations, Design, Colton Colville