Production Planner

Streamline Search; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working hours 8:00–16:30

Holidays 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Streamline Search in Rugby is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a specialist engineering manufacturer. You will develop production schedules, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and monitor materials to ensure on-time builds.

You'll work within ERP/MRP environments, optimise production efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives. A stable role with growth opportunities in a growing engineering manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience working with production, fabrication, assembly, or specialist manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical ability to review data, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production planning systems is desirable.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand and ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure a smooth workflow and timely completion of builds.
• Monitor material availability and stock levels, working closely with procurement to ensure components are available when required.
• Plan and prioritise manufacturing activities to maximise efficiency and minimise delays.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding production progress, delivery timescales, and any potential issues.
• Prepare production reports, analyse performance data, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
• Liaise with engineering and production teams regarding equipment maintenance requirements and machine servicing.
• Maintain accurate production records using internal planning systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

ERP/MRP experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Planner - Rugby

We're looking for an experienced Production Planner to join a specialist manufacturing business based in Rugby. Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer producing bespoke, high-quality equipment for a range of industries.

What's on offer

• Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 - 16:30)
• Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand and ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure a smooth workflow and timely completion of builds.
• Monitor material availability and stock levels, working closely with procurement to ensure components are available when required.
• Plan and prioritise manufacturing activities to maximise efficiency and minimise delays.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding production progress, delivery timescales, and any potential issues.
• Prepare production reports, analyse performance data, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
• Liaise with engineering and production teams regarding equipment maintenance requirements and machine servicing.
• Maintain accurate production records using internal planning systems.

About you

• Proven experience working as a Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience working within a production, fabrication, assembly, or specialist manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with production, engineering, and purchasing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or production planning systems is desirable.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles would be beneficial.

If you're an experienced Production Planner looking for a stable role within a growing engineering manufacturer, with the opportunity to play a key role in improving production efficiency and supporting business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more or to arrange an interview.

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