Production Planner

Millbank Holdings Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Planner to balance customer demand with material availability and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will use MRP systems to manage production orders, purchasing requirements and inventory levels, and work with production, quality and supply chain teams to improve planning performance.

The role focuses on developing schedules, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments, and producing performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Production Planner, Materials Planner or Supply Chain Planning position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, production scheduling and inventory management principles.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and changing business requirements.
• Effective communication skills with experience collaborating across production, procurement, quality and logistics functions.
• Proven ability to analyse data, solve planning issues and contribute to improvements in operational performance and customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and procurement schedules to support customer demand and ensure product availability.
• Monitor material requirements and coordinate with suppliers, warehouses and internal departments to prevent shortages and maintain operational efficiency.
• Utilise MRP systems to assess planning recommendations and convert requirements into production and purchasing activities.
• Produce planning, logistics and performance reports, investigating issues and providing recommendations to improve delivery performance and stock management.
• Work closely with production, quality and management teams to resolve planning challenges, support continuous improvement initiatives and respond effectively to schedule changes and escalations.

Skills

MRP systems

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Planner who can balance customer demand, materials availability and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Can you confidently use MRP systems to manage production orders, purchasing requirements and inventory levels?

Do you have a track record of improving planning performance while working closely with production, quality and supply chain teams?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a leading manufacturing organisation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production schedules, material availability and customer delivery commitments are achieved while supporting continuous improvement across planning and supply chain operations.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Develop and maintain production and procurement schedules to support customer demand and ensure product availability.
• Monitor material requirements and coordinate with suppliers, warehouses and internal departments to prevent shortages and maintain operational efficiency.
• Utilise MRP systems to assess planning recommendations and convert requirements into production and purchasing activities.
• Produce planning, logistics and performance reports, investigating issues and providing recommendations to improve delivery performance and stock management.
• Work closely with production, quality and management teams to resolve planning challenges, support continuous improvement initiatives and respond effectively to schedule changes and escalations.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Previous experience within a Production Planner, Materials Planner or Supply Chain Planning position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, production scheduling and inventory management principles.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and changing business requirements.
• Effective communication skills with experience collaborating across production, procurement, quality and logistics functions.
• Proven ability to analyse data, solve planning issues and contribute to improvements in operational performance and customer delivery.

Get in touch now

If you\'re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.