Production Planner: CNC Routing & ERP Scheduling

Howco Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Howco Group is seeking a Production Planner to join a busy production team in Stockport. The role involves creating and managing job card routings and ensuring materials and documentation flow to the shop floor with accuracy.

You will work with Stores/Goods Inwards, support the Sales team with quotations, and help load each production work centre efficiently while maintaining high standards of detail and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience scheduling CNC machining operations and, if possible, external services.
• Experience using and working within an ERP/MRP system environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and schedules with responsiveness.
• Capable of working independently under pressure.
• Proficient in common IT tools to manage information and present to the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop route cards for efficient manufacture; liaise with programming.
• Issue shop floor documentation on time via work-to lists.
• Coordinate with Stores/Goods Inwards to secure materials and kits.
• Control rework operations by NCRs; modify route sheets when needed.
• Participate in pre-production meetings to determine manufacturing methods.
• Assist Production Scheduler to load each work centre effectively.
• Advise Sales on cost and lead time for quotations.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maintain strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Be a self-starter with a positive can-do attitude; collaborative and solution-focused.

Skills

Production scheduling

CNC operations scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Howco Group is seeking a Production Planner to join a busy production team in Stockport. The role involves creating and managing job card routings and ensuring materials and documentation flow to the shop floor with accuracy.

You will work with Stores/Goods Inwards, support the Sales team with quotations, and help load each production work centre efficiently while maintaining high standards of detail and communication.