Production Planner

Streamline Search Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage production workflows and production schedules. The successful candidate will coordinate with internal teams, supervise staff, and manage Bills of Materials. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of production planning experience, excellent communication skills, and an engineering background. This role offers a salary between £32,000 and £35,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• 4+ years proven experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and workflows.
• Supervise a team of approximately 10 workshop staff.
• Understand and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Attend production meetings and provide updates.
• Communicate production issues to manage customer expectations.

Skills

Production planning

Communication skills

Task prioritization

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Education

Engineering or technical background

Job description

Production Planner Required!

Our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer of specialist sterilisation solutions, serving a variety of professional, research, and clinical sectors worldwide.

Our client is looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their small, collaborative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production workflows, prioritising projects, and keeping internal teams, including sales and purchasing fully informed to ensure schedules are met and customer expectations are managed.

Package :

• Salary £32,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Working hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am till 5pm and Fridays 8:30am till 2pm

Production Planner - Responsibilities :

• Manage production schedules and workflows.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of approximately 10 workshop staff, ensuring effective task allocation and prioritisation.
• Understand and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support accurate production planning.
• Attend production meetings, providing clear updates on project status, progress, and potential delays.
• Communicate any production issues or delays to the sales team to manage customer expectations effectively.
• Step in to support the shopfloor as needed.
• Provide support in purchasing or materials management during staff absences or periods of high demand.

Production Planner - Requirements :

• 4+ years proven experience in production planning, coordination, or scheduling, including the use of ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Engineering or technical background is essential.
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to assist in other departments during staff absence or periods of high demand.
• Strong computer and Microsoft 365 skills.

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