Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Planner to enhance their operations team. In this dynamic role, you will develop and manage production schedules, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated and communication remains seamless across departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in production planning within a manufacturing environment and possess excellent organizational skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and streamline operations, making a significant impact on product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer requirements.
• Maintain proactive communication across teams for smooth execution.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP Software

Job description

Job Description

Production Planner

Location: Romford

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Reporting to: Senior Management

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer, we are looking to appoint an experienced Production & Scheduling Planner to support their growing operations team. This is a key role, focused on ensuring production schedules are met, resources are effectively allocated, and communication between departments remains clear and consistent.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in production planning who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a talent for organisation and collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed production schedules in line with customer requirements and company objectives. Work closely with departments including Sales, Procurement, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth execution.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Maintain clear and proactive communication across teams to synchronise planning efforts, resolve scheduling issues, and provide status updates.
• Order Review & Delivery Commitments: Assess incoming sales orders and confirm feasible delivery dates. Support in tracking project and product contracts, and assist with cost estimation.
• Repairs Scheduling: Approve and plan customer repair work, ensuring capacity and turnaround times are well managed.
• Issue Resolution: Identify potential delays or bottlenecks in production and implement corrective actions to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Reporting: Compile and analyse reports on production performance, providing insights to help drive improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Experience: 2–3 years’ experience in a similar production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with ERP software is highly advantageous.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, forecast accurately, and make informed decisions to support production efficiency.
• Process Knowledge: Familiar with manufacturing processes and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Communication: Clear and confident communicator, capable of building strong working relationships across multiple departments.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and organisation when managing schedules and monitoring output.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying challenges and delivering effective, practical solutions.