Production Planner

Millbank Holdings; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking an experienced Production Planner to balance customer demand, materials availability and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will leverage MRP systems to coordinate production orders, purchasing requirements and inventory levels, driving on-time delivery and optimal stock control.

In this role you will collaborate with production, quality and supply chain teams to resolve scheduling challenges, implement continuous improvements and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Planner or equivalent in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, scheduling and stock control.
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise multiple demands.
• Good communication across production, procurement and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and procurement schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor material requirements and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to prevent shortages.
• Use MRP to convert plans into production and purchasing actions.
• Produce planning and delivery performance reports and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality and management to address scheduling changes.

Skills

Production planning

MRP systems

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

MRP systems

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.

We would also welcome applications from these industries

Manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, aerospace and defence.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles

Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Materials Planner, Demand Planner, Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Inventory Planner, Logistics Planner, Procurement Planner, Operations Planner.

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.

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.

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