Production Planner

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planner in Tamworth. In this role, you will plan manufacturing operations and collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high standards and timely deliveries. Candidates should have experience in production planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a supportive environment. Competitive salary between £45,000-£50,000 is offered along with perks like ongoing training and free onsite parking.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free onsite parking

Overtime available

Supportive, team-focused environment

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor reports and identify risks.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze SO report requirements.
• Create the M / C Shop Production Plan, identifying risks.
• Expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime.
• Issue Work Orders and manage output to agreed targets.
• Communicate risks and concerns for recovery action planning.

Job description

Job Title : Production Planner

Location : Tamworth

Salary / Pay Rate : £45,000-£50,000

Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Overtime available
• Supportive, team-focused environment

About the Company

A well-established manufacturing business known for delivering high-quality products. The company values staff wellbeing, long-term stability, and career growth, providing a supportive environment where employees are recognised and rewarded.

The Role

As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for planning the company's manufacturing operations. You'll work as part of a skilled team, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting possible constraints and risks
• Create the M / C Shop Production Plan, identifying risks and monitoring recovery
• Progress and expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime
• Issue WO's (Job Packs) and Work To Lists agreeing thru-put targets with Works Managers, managing output to agreed OTDIF targets
• Communicates by "exception" risk and / or concerns to allow recovery action planning