Production Planner

Omega Resource Group; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Birthday Holiday

Monthly Team Lunches

Staff Social Events

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Ownership of Planning

Influence Production Priorities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Improvement

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an experienced Production Planner to own day-to-day planning and coordination of production activities in Gloucester. You will work with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality and Dispatch to ensure efficient flow and on-time delivery, balancing customer demand against capacity on the factory floor.

The role requires hands-on involvement with production teams and a proactive approach to ensure manufacturing targets are met and processes continually improved.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling or Manufacturing Coordination.
• Experience using MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules.
• Review sales orders and stock agreement requirements.
• Balance customer requirements against machine and labour capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change.
• Communicate realistic delivery dates and schedule changes to relevant departments.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Scheduling

Excel

Decision making

Communication

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Gloucester

Pay Range: £30,000 - £35,000

Contract Type: Permanent

A growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Planner to take ownership of the day-to-day planning and coordination of production activities. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality and Dispatch to ensure work flows efficiently through the factory and customer requirements are consistently achieved. This is not a role where you'll be sat away from operations simply moving dates around a system. You'll be actively involved with production teams, balancing customer demand against available capacity and making practical decisions to keep manufacturing on track.

Key Responsibilities – Production Planner

• Production Planning & Scheduling:
  • Create and maintain detailed production schedules.
  • Review sales orders and stock agreement requirements.
  • Create production and subcontract orders within the company database.
  • Plan material picking, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly and packing activities.
  • Balance customer requirements against machine and labour capacity.
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change.
  • Identify potential delays before they impact delivery performance.
• Production Coordination:
  • Work closely with Production Team Leaders and operators to ensure production targets are achieved.
  • Liaise with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when required.
  • Coordinate subcontract operations and external suppliers where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate planning information within company systems.
  • Communicate realistic delivery dates and schedule changes to relevant departments.
  • Support the smooth flow of work throughout the manufacturing process.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Support improvements to production planning processes and efficiencies.
  • Assist with longer-term capacity and resource planning.
  • Identify recurring planning issues and recommend practical solutions.
  • Contribute to ongoing operational and manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – Production Planner

• Previous experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling or Manufacturing Coordination.
• Experience using MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning.
• Experience within CNC machining, fabrication, engineering or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.
• Confident decision-maker able to work in a fast-moving environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and production planning systems.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with both office and shop-floor personnel.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.

What We're Looking For – Production Planner

• Strong understanding of manufacturing.
• A planner who can walk onto the factory floor, understand what's happening and make practical planning decisions.
• An individual who can adapt quickly when priorities change.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships across all departments.
• Someone who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

What's On Offer – Production Planner

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Birthday Holiday
• Monthly Team Lunches
• Staff Social Events Throughout the Year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing Development of Employee Benefits
• Opportunity to Take Ownership of the Planning Function
• Influence Production Priorities and Factory Performance
• Work Closely with All Areas of the Business
• Opportunity to Improve Planning Processes and Systems
• Career Development Within a Growing Manufacturing Organisation