Production Planner - Precision Engineering (Equity + Growth)

Proactive Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Company bonus

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

Proactive Global is looking for a Production Planner in Southwark, London, to optimise manufacturing schedules and support growth across UK operations.

You will work with planning, production, and supplier teams, maintaining data in MRP/ERP systems and driving continuous improvements. The role offers a competitive salary (£40,000-£50,000) plus equity, a company bonus and training opportunities, with days-based hours and a focus on development.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate production schedules.
• Effective communication with production teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Methodical, analytical approach to problem-solving and production data.
• Proactive mindset with interest in continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise production schedules to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate workflow with Production Team Leaders, suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate production data in MRP/ERP systems.
• Produce reports and analyse data to monitor performance and bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Planning Manager and wider team to improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Learn and utilise bespoke planning systems with training provided.

Skills

Production planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Proactive mindset

Bespoke planning systems

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Bespoke planning systems

Job description

Proactive Global is looking for a Production Planner in Southwark, London, to optimise manufacturing schedules and support growth across UK operations.

You will work with planning, production, and supplier teams, maintaining data in MRP/ERP systems and driving continuous improvements. The role offers a competitive salary (£40,000-£50,000) plus equity, a company bonus and training opportunities, with days-based hours and a focus on development.