Production Planner / Scheduler

E3 Recruitment; Baildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering manufacturer in the Bradford area is seeking a Production Planner to ensure customer orders are delivered on time. The role involves coordinating across teams and managing production schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning and MRP systems, with strong IT skills. This position offers a starting salary of up to £34,851, along with bonuses, flexible scheduling, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Bonus and pension scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Production Planning or Master Scheduling capacity in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge and experience with MRP systems.
• Experience compiling bills of materials and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead time estimates for quotes and set customer expectations.
• Coordinate engineering and production scheduling.
• Monitor stock levels and resolve shortages or delays.

Skills

Experience in Production Planning

Knowledge of MRP systems

Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ability to compile bills of materials

Experience in production scheduling

Job description

Overview

Join an internationally renowned engineering manufacturer in the Bradford area as a Production planner. The position offers the opportunity to work with in a professional working environment, in which opportunities for both personal and career progression are readily available.

The purpose of this role ensures customer orders and projects are delivered on time by driving the MRP2 process and coordinating efforts across Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide lead time estimates during quoting and help set customer expectations.
• Coordinate Engineering & Production: Ensure parts setups, Make/Buy decisions, and production schedules are on track.
• Manage Materials: Monitor stock levels, ensure timely ordering, and resolve any shortages or delays.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Finance, Stores, and Despatch to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Problem-Solving: Respond to MRP-related issues and ensure production stays on schedule.
• Meetings & Updates: Attend cross-department meetings to keep everyone aligned and provide progress updates.

What’s in it for you as a Production Planner

• Starting salary up to £34,851 per year dependant on experience.
• Bonus and pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Flexible start and finish times
• 37.5 hours per week on days, Monday to Friday

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a Production Planning / Master Scheduling or Production Planner capacity within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience of working with MRP systems
• Strong IT skills covering - Excel / Word and Outlook
• Experience of compiling bills of materials
• Experience of providing production / engineering routings and production scheduling of material and work
• The processing and creation of purchase order and sales orders preferably having worked in a scheduling support or transactional background.

If you wish to apply for the Production Planner position, please contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment