Production Planner

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner to oversee daily production schedules and ensure stock levels are maintained in Runcorn. The role offers no weekend or night shifts, 33 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in production planning and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

33 days holiday + option to buy/sell

Tailored training & development

Pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Healthcare cashback scheme

Paid professional fees

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning essential.
• Organised, quick to adapt, and great at problem solving.
• Strong communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Build and update daily production schedules.
• Ensure stock levels are healthy.
• Coordinate new patient services efficiently.
• Prioritise workflows to meet urgent needs.
• Attend daily production meetings.
• Monitor production vs plan.

Skills

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Planner – Location: Runcorn – Salary: Competitive, depending on experience – Type: Permanent

Looking for a role where your planning skills make a real difference? Russell Taylor Group are recruiting a Production Planner to join our client's production team in Runcorn. You will play a key role in keeping their services running smoothly – ensuring customers get what they need, when they need it.

This is a day shift, Monday-Friday role (no nights, no weekend rota), so it's perfect if you're looking for a job that balances responsibility with a steady routine.

The Role

• Building and updating daily production schedules, keeping everything on track.
• Making sure stock levels are healthy so customers aren't kept waiting.
• Helping to coordinate new patient services while keeping costs efficient.
• Prioritising workflows so that urgent needs are always met.
• Attend daily production meetings to understand status and communicate back to relevant departments required actions.
• Monitoring production vs plan, spotting issues early and keeping teams informed.
• Supporting planning for bank holidays and shutdown periods.

The candidate

• Previous experience in production planning is essential – Pharma/GMP environment is highly desirable.
• Someone who is organised, quick to adapt, and great at problem solving.
• A strong communicator who enjoys being part of a team.

What's in it for you

• No weekend or night shifts
• 33 days holiday (rising with service) + option to buy or sell extra.
• Tailored training & development to help you progress.
• Pension scheme with increasing contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary) and healthcare cashback scheme (dental, optical & more)
• Support for you and your family - maternity/paternity/adoption leave, EAP, and funded family days out.
• Extra perks like paid professional fees, cycle-to-work scheme, Blue Light Card, free parking, and a subsidised canteen.

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