Production Planner

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge facility

Advanced technology projects

Fast-paced engineering environment

Career development

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd. is recruiting a Production Planner to join our client’s high-tech manufacturing operations in Durham. You will develop and coordinate production plans to balance customer demand with material availability and capacity across multiple product lines.

In this role you will maintain ERP/MRP planning data, support planning meetings and help drive continuous improvement to enhance visibility, efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain or materials control within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel capability.
• Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory/WIP management.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and operational priorities.
• Convert customer orders, forecasts and project requirements into achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and work-in-progress.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data.
• Support daily and weekly production planning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and priorities.
• Identify and elevate potential delivery risks, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to improved production flow, visibility and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel

Cross-functional

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Durham

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Sep 1st, 2026

Ref: 1677832

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Production Planner to join their growing Operations team at their state-of-the-art facility.

Overview

This is a key role within a high-tech manufacturing environment, responsible for developing and coordinating production plans to support the delivery of advanced technology products.

You will play a central role in ensuring efficient production flow, balancing customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity across multiple product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and operational priorities
• Convert customer orders, forecasts and project requirements into achievable manufacturing schedules
• Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and work-in-progress
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data
• Support daily and weekly production planning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and priorities
• Identify and elevate potential delivery risks, ensuring timely resolution
• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and schedule adherence
• Contribute to improved production flow, visibility and operational efficiency

About You

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain or materials control within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel capability
• Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory/WIP management
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Background in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defence or similar advanced manufacturing sectors
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), engineering change or production ramp-up activities

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a cutting-edge high-tech manufacturing facility
• Exposure to advanced communications technology projects
• Collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment
• Career development within a specialist sector