Production Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer is seeking a Production Planner to create and optimize production schedules while liaising with shop floor teams. This role offers career development opportunities, a flexible work schedule, and competitive benefits. Candidates should have relevant experience and technical skills in production planning tools.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to handle complexity and improve production processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed production schedules based on customer orders.
• Liaise between production teams and planning functions.
• Optimize production plans considering capacity and other factors.

Skills

Production Planning

Excel

Tools

MRP

ERP

MS Dynamics Business Central

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About the Company

A successful and well-respected specialist manufacturer that is going through an exciting period of investment and process improvement. This organisation has a friendly and can-do attitude, and offers ongoing career development as well as interesting professional challenges.

Your New Role

As Production Planner, you will create and revise detailed production schedules based on customer orders and forecasts from commercial teams, considering production capacity and other factors to ensure the plan is optimized and achievable.

Requirements

You should have proven experience in a similar role, with examples of improving Production Planning processes and outcomes. You must be comfortable liaising between shop floor production teams and office-based planning and commercial functions. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complexity are essential. Technical and IT skills, including advanced Excel, are required. Experience with system upgrades (e.g., MRP/ERP implementation or upgrades), especially with systems like SAP Business One or MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, is advantageous. Familiarity with relevant metrics such as output, efficiency, and inventory, and the ability to use data for efficiency improvements and cost reductions, are also important.

What You'll Get

• A key role within a forward-looking business offering competitive remuneration, benefits, and opportunities for progression. Primarily on-site, with some WFH flexibility (1 day/week) once established. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start/finish times (e.g., 08:00-16:00 or 08:30-16:30) and a 30-minute unpaid break.

Application Process

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us directly. For confidential career discussions, reach out to us. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Skills and Experience

Production Planning, Production Planner, Manufacturing, Excel, MRP, ERP, MS Dynamics Business Central.

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