Production Planner - Drive On-Time Manufacturing

TipTopJob; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to turn schedules into smooth production flow. You will create and maintain production plans that align with delivery requirements and capacity, while collaborating with the Supply Chain team to keep stock and dispatch priorities on track.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, attention to detail, and proactive risk management to improve efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning production within manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to use ERP systems to coordinate schedules and resources.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with delivery requirements and capacity.
• Liaise with Supply Chain to communicate transport and dispatch priorities.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of job sheets and works orders.
• Lead production visibility through the Production Tracker and share updates with management.
• Support stock accuracy and participate in stock takes.

Skills

ERP experience

Production planning

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to turn schedules into smooth production flow. You will create and maintain production plans that align with delivery requirements and capacity, while collaborating with the Supply Chain team to keep stock and dispatch priorities on track.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, attention to detail, and proactive risk management to improve efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.