Production Planner: OTIF & ERP Scheduling

Staffline; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Modern state-of-the-art facility

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting a Production Planner in Tewkesbury for a permanent role. You will coordinate production activities, load work orders, and maintain accurate BOMs to support on time in full delivery in a fast paced ISO 13485 manufacturing environment.

You will monitor schedules, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements using ERP/MRP systems (SAGE200/IFS). The role requires proven experience in production planning, strong IT skills, and a commitment to quality; the package includes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (essential).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimisation (desirable).
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAGE200 or IFS systems (desirable - training provided).
• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above.

Responsibilities

• Load work orders efficiently while maintaining customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking of live works orders.
• Produce monthly and weekly forward loading plans across all production resources.
• Monitor progress against schedules, pro-actively addressing delays and supporting machinists to meet targets.
• Ensure timely movement of jobs between processes.
• Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations and ensure subcontract requirements are communicated to purchasing.
• Ensure raw materials are issued correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), including set and cycle times.
• Monitor stock accuracy for raw materials and finished goods.
• Identify production constraints and collaborate with Shop Floor Management to resolve them.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.
• Prioritise workflow to ensure monthly output aligns with budgeted sales targets.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Complete ERP administration within SAGE200/Preactor.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide data and operational support.
• Adhere to company Quality Control procedures and Health & Safety policies.
• Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Problem solving

Team coordination

Quality focus

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

SAGE200

IFS

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Staffline is recruiting a Production Planner in Tewkesbury for a permanent role. You will coordinate production activities, load work orders, and maintain accurate BOMs to support on time in full delivery in a fast paced ISO 13485 manufacturing environment.

You will monitor schedules, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements using ERP/MRP systems (SAGE200/IFS). The role requires proven experience in production planning, strong IT skills, and a commitment to quality; the package includes