Production Planner

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales. The ideal candidate should be degree-qualified, with a passion for planning and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include coordinating production schedules and collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery. The position offers full training and competitive salary, along with wellness programmes and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programmes

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand.
• Coordinate weekly production plans considering resources and capacity.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Production Planner

£30,000 - £35,000

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales to recruit a Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is degree-qualified to pursue a rewarding career in production planning and manufacturing operations.

As Production Planner, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, learning how to coordinate production schedules, analyse data, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products to customers on time. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal first step into industry for someone with a passion for planning, problem-solving, and making an impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and maintaining short- and medium-term production schedules based on customer demand
• Coordinate weekly production plans, considering materials, resources, and manufacturing capacity
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary
• Collaborate with teams across operations, logistics, and sales to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate potential constraints or issues to management clearly and promptly
• Generate reports and planning data to support decision-making.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience working in a Procurement role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Life insurance.

To apply, please send your CV or call 07458161748.

We are an equal opportunities employer.