Production Planner

Orion Electrotech; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company seeks a Production Planner to optimize schedules and ensure timely production. The role requires proven experience in electronics manufacturing, knowledge of materials planning, and proficiency with ERP systems. Join a supportive team focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in electronics.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning and inventory control.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with demand.
• Coordinate with teams for timely delivery of components.
• Monitor plans due to material shortages or equipment issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Material planning

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Relevant qualifications in supply chain, production, or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner
Temp to Perm
Salary: £30-34k per annum

Join a fast paced, innovative electronics company driving the future of technology. We're looking for a Production Planner with a solid background in electronics manufacturing to help optimise production schedules, ensure material availability, and keep projects running smoothly and on time.

Key responsibilities as a Production Planner:

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity

• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of components and finished goods

• Monitor and adjust plans as needed due to material shortages, equipment issues, or design changes

• Analyse production data and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement

• Support new product introductions and engineering change implementations from a planning perspective

• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data and generate reports on production status

The successful Production Planner will ideally have the below experience:

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in the electronics industry (PCB assembly, SMT, or similar environments preferred)

• Strong knowledge of materials planning, inventory control, and lean manufacturing principles

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

• Relevant qualifications in supply chain, production, or engineering (desirable)

What benefits you will receive:

• A collaborative, supportive team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Ready to make your next move? Apply now and be part of a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you