Production Planner

Thorn Baker Construction; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber frame manufacturer in the UK is looking for a skilled Production Planner to manage schedules and ensure smooth project delivery. This key role will involve coordinating with teams to optimize production efficiency and support continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in planning software. The company offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in timber frame or manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with experience in cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement.
• Monitor output and adjust plans to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-team coordination

MS Project proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Planning software (ERP/MRP)

Job description

Job Title

Production Planner - Timber Frame Manufacturing

Location

Mansfield | Full-Time

About Us

We are a leading timber frame manufacturer, delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions for housing and commercial projects. With efficiency and precision at our core, we are growing and now seeking a skilled Production Planner to join our team.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating factory schedules, ensuring projects run smoothly from design through to site delivery. Acting as the link between teams, you'll keep production on track, materials in place, and targets met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production schedules to meet deadlines
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement
• Monitor output and adjust plans to maintain efficiency
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and site teams
• Report on progress and resolve production bottlenecks
• Support continuous improvement across planning and production

Skills & Experience

• Experience in production planning / scheduling (timber frame, offsite, or manufacturing preferred)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with cross-team coordination experience
• Proficient in planning software (MS Project, ERP / MRP) and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• The chance to help shape sustainable construction

Next Steps: Please click apply or contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker for further information on 07969 972412