Production Planning Manager

Winsearch; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Burnley is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler/Senior Production Planner to develop and manage integrated schedules for production and projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering manufacturing, proficient in scheduling software, and excellent organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of GBP40,000-GBP50,000 and benefits including private healthcare, a pension scheme, and life insurance.

Benefits

Private Healthcare after qualifying period

Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 4%)

Life Insurance after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering manufacturing environment required.
• Understanding of scheduling software and ERP/MRP platforms essential.
• Effective communication with departments needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated master schedules for production or project activity.
• Collaborate with engineers, teams, and stakeholders to align and inform.
• Monitor the progress against schedules and highlight risks.

Skills

Proven Experience planning in an engineering manufacturing environment

Solid understanding of scheduling software and ERP/MRP platforms

Experience communicating with different departments

Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities

Confident communication and relationship building skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment

Job description

Master Scheduler/Senior Production Planner

Burnley

4 Day Working Week

Days‑38 Hours

GBP40,000‑GBP50,000 (Dependent on Experience)

My Client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler/ Planning Manager to join their team due to continued growth and expansion.

This role will involve building and maintaining the schedules for both production and project. The will involve planning and coordinating with multiple departments and adjusting timelines to avoid issues such as delays or unexpected changes in demand.

Master Scheduler Requirements

• Proven Experience planning in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of scheduling software and ERP/MRP platforms
• Experience communicating with different departments
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities
• Confident communication and relationship building skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment

Planning Manager Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage schedules: Create and maintain integrated master schedules for production or project activity. Factor in resources, dependencies, constraints, and operational realities.
• Collaborate across departments: Work closely with engineers, department leads, production teams, procurement, sales, and logistics to make sure everyone stays aligned and informed.
• Monitor and analyse performance: Track actual progress against the schedule, review performance information such as inventory levels and output, and highlight risks or issues before they escalat[e].
• Adjust and optimise: Revise schedules in response to changes in demand, equipment problems, supply chain disruption, or other operational challenges. Use capacity assessments to keep production aligned with demand.
• Communicate and report: Share schedule updates, progress, and any required changes with all relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Benefits

Private Healthcare after qualifying period 6 months

Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 4%)

Life Insurance after qualifying period 3 months (2 x salary)

Key Words

• Production Scheduler
• Demand Planner
• Supply Planner
• Materials Planner
• Operations Planner
• Capacity Planner
• Supply Chain Scheduler
• Production Control Specialist
• Manufacturing Planner
• Planning Analyst
• Production Coordinator
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Master Production Scheduler
• Production Planning Manager
• Supply Chain Planning Specialist
• Materials Management Specialist
• Production Operations Analyst
• Manufacturing Scheduler
• Inventory Planner
• Demand Planner