Production Planner / Controller

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Crewe is looking for a Production Planner to optimise their production schedule and enhance supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate should have experience in production planning, expertise with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 plus a bonus, along with a supportive work culture and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Clear opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning/scheduling, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC or Navision planning modules.
• Analytical, methodical, with excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the production schedule.
• Balance capacity, materials, and risk effectively.
• Drive transparency with KPIs and reporting.
• Collaborate with multiple teams in the supply chain.

Skills

Production planning/scheduling

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Excel skills

Analytical and detail-focused

Proactive under pressure

Job description

Overview

Production Planner – Crewe – Up to £45,000 Plus Bonus

This isn't just another Production Planner role. It's a chance to step into a well-established but rapidly growing international manufacturer that is already a market leader and play a pivotal part in taking their operations to the next level.

Following the roll out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, this business is on a journey to make its production planning world-class. They need someone who can bring structure, clarity, and confidence to the entire operation from raw material procurement right through to on-time customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the production schedule to ensure customers get what they need, when they need it.
• Balance capacity, materials, and risk with calm precision.
• Drive transparency with KPIs and reporting that lift performance across the board.
• Knit together multiple teams and divisions into one smooth, collaborative supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing background ideal).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC (or Navision) planning modules.
• Analytical, methodical, and detail-focused with excellent Excel skills.
• Calm, proactive, and solutions-driven under pressure.
• Exposure to lean, MRP II, or theory of constraints is a plus.

What’s on offer

• £40,000 - £45,000 + bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A supportive, collaborative culture.
• Clear opportunities to grow and progress your career.
• The chance to shape production planning in a thriving, international market leader.

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