Production Planner: Orchestrate On-Time Manufacturing

Polkadotfrog; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Polkadotfrog is partnering with an Essex-based business to recruit an experienced Production Planner. The role involves planning and coordinating production to ensure materials, equipment and work orders are in place on time.

You’ll monitor progress, resolve delays and work with internal teams to maintain efficiency. Ideal candidates will have prior production planning experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning environment.
• Organised, proactive and confident communicating with people at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage priorities and keep things on track in a busy production environment.]

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate the production of a wide range of products.
• Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is ready for production.
• Create, distribute and book in Works Orders.
• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve any issues or delays.
• Work closely with internal teams to keep production running efficiently.

Skills

Production planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Job description

Polkadotfrog is partnering with an Essex-based business to recruit an experienced Production Planner. The role involves planning and coordinating production to ensure materials, equipment and work orders are in place on time.

You’ll monitor progress, resolve delays and work with internal teams to maintain efficiency. Ideal candidates will have prior production planning experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a busy environment.