Strategic Production Planner for Manufacturing & CNC

Trafford Park; Stretford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafford Park, a global engineering and manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join the site in Trafford Park. You will coordinate production schedules, manage workflow, and ensure orders are delivered on time by liaising with production, engineering, purchasing and stores.

The role requires strong organisational and planning skills, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Production Planner or Scheduler in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and capacity planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure efficient workflow and optimum use of production capacity.
• Liaise with production supervisors, machine shop personnel, purchasing and stores to ensure materials and components are available when required.
• Monitor work-in-progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to minimise disruption.
• Review production priorities and adjust schedules in response to changing customer requirements or operational issues.
• Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Maintain accurate production planning records and update relevant systems with scheduling and progress information.
• Monitor production performance against planned targets and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce lead times and minimise downtime.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure clear visibility of production priorities and deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Previous experience in a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows and capacity planning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using an ERP or MRP system.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify potential production issues before they impact delivery.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Production planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel/Spreadsheet software

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Trafford Park, a global engineering and manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join the site in Trafford Park. You will coordinate production schedules, manage workflow, and ensure orders are delivered on time by liaising with production, engineering, purchasing and stores.

The role requires strong organisational and planning skills, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems.