Production Planner

H9 Technical; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to join their team. This role involves creating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and supporting the introduction of new CNC machines. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in production planning and a strong understanding of ERP systems like SAP. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in production planning/scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong experience in machine planning and capacity management.
• Excellent understanding of ERP systems, such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create production schedules balancing demand, availability, and capacity.
• Support machine planning for new CNC machines.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure achievable schedules.

Skills

Production planning/scheduling

Machine planning

Capacity management

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Advanced MS Excel

Numeracy

Literacy

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team-oriented

Job description

Production Planner / Scheduler

Location: Stockport

Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per year

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to join a growing manufacturing team. This role will focus on planning and coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, and supporting the introduction of new large CNC machines into the workflow. You'll work closely with multiple departments to deliver accurate schedules and maintain high levels of on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create production schedules from MRP outputs, balancing customer demand, material availability, and machine capacity
• Support machine planning, including new CNC machines and ongoing capacity management
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Buyers, and other departments to ensure schedules are understood and achievable
• Collect and analyse data on schedule adherence, providing insights for continuous improvement
• Compile and distribute reports to support planning, manufacturing, shipping, and customer service teams
• Identify process and product improvement opportunities
• Mentor and support junior staff as required

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in production planning/scheduling within manufacturing
• Strong experience in machine planning and capacity management
• Excellent understanding of ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong product and production method knowledge
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Proactive, motivated, and team-oriented

Why This Role

• Be involved in introducing and supporting large-scale CNC machinery
• Work across a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment
• Develop your expertise in production planning and machine capacity management