Production Planner

Theo James Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer in the North East is seeking a Production Planner to join their logistics team. The role involves supporting production scheduling, ensuring customer orders are met, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will have prior planning experience in a manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous planning experience in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support production scheduling to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise across departments to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptable approach

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Peterlee

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Benefits: Attractive benefits package available

The Company: An established and innovative manufacturer within the North East. This business is recognised for delivering high-quality products to a global customer base. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, they provide long-term career opportunities and a supportive environment for growth and development.

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Production Planner to join the logistics team, supporting production scheduling and ensuring customer requirements are met. The Production Planner will be responsible for checking and clarifying customer orders, entering data into planning systems, and liaising across departments to guarantee schedules are achieved. This role also involves prioritising and scheduling production orders, supporting outbound delivery schedules, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with inventory management.

The Production Planner will play a key role in stakeholder communication, responding to requests for information, preparing reports, and contributing to both internal and customer meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous planning experience, ideally in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (Power BI knowledge an advantage)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Why Should You Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Production Planner seeking to make an impact in a forward-thinking organisation. With exposure to both operational and customer-focused elements of the business, the Production Planner will develop valuable cross-functional skills. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to progress your career in planning and logistics, this Production Planner role is the ideal next step.