Production Planner

Vibe Recruit; Neath; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Production Planner for a key precision engineering company in Neath. The role involves converting customer demand and engineering specifications into achievable, on-time shop floor schedules using ERP/MRP systems.

You will balance production capacity, labour, materials and tooling while coordinating with engineering, purchasing and operations to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Experience in production planning within engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Proven track record coordinating with engineering, purchasing and operations.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule, plan and maintain master production schedules and works orders in ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor work centre capacity, flag potential delays, re-plan as priorities change.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and routing requirements.
• Collaborate with purchasing, quality, sales and production leaders to ensure availability.
• Track inventory levels, analyze lead times and support lean initiatives.

Conocimientos

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional liaison

Analytical skills

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

£36,000 to £36,000 per year, plus company pension and benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

About this job

Production Planner £36,000 + company pension and benefits Neath Are you a Production Planner with a background in engineering / manufacturing?

Does the thought of working for a growing manufacturer with a reputation for innovation, a positive culture and forward thinking appeal to you?

If so, we'd like to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Planner for a key precision engineering company in Neath.

The role will be to convert customer demand and engineering specifications into achievable, on-time shop floor schedules.

As Production Planner you will balance production capacity, labo ur, materials, and tooling while coordinating closely with engineering, purchasing, and operations teams.

Your responsibilities

• Schedule & Plan: Generate, maintain, and update master production schedules and works orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Capacity & Bottleneck Analysis: Monitor work centre capacity, flag potential production delays, and re-plan schedules when priorities or materials shift.
• Engineering Alignment: Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), and routing requirements.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Work alongside purchasing, quality control, sales, and production team leaders to ensure component and sub-contract availability.
• Continuous Improvement: Track inventory levels, analyse lead times, and support lean manufacturing or efficiency initiatives.

You will need: Proven experience in production, factory, or technical planning within an engineering or manufacturing setting.

Strong literacy in ERP / MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or bespoke manufacturing suites). The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills under tight delivery pressures.

This is an exciting new permanent role with the opportunity to grow as the company continues to expand and explore new acquisitions.

As well as a competitive salary, you will benefit from great support from senior management, a positive culture, a modern working environment and additional employee benefits.