Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner required to join a forging manufacturer based near Wolverhampton.
The Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner will be best suited for someone with a Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering with experience in production planning, steel/metal purchasing, metal manufacturing, and a strong understanding of Metallurgy.
Package:
£40,000
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Monday to Friday
Office-based near Wolverhampton
Key Responsibilities:
Create and manage production schedules for forged and machined parts using ERP systems
Plan and track steel and raw material purchases to meet demand
Coordinate with toolroom, forging, machining, and inspection teams to meet delivery targets
Manage workload across forging hammers, CNC machines, and finishing areas
Keep ERP/MRP systems updated with live production data
Support shopfloor teams with clear priorities and production targets
Monitor WIP, raw material stock, and finished goods
Liaise with engineering on prototype and low-volume jobs
Identify and resolve bottlenecks, shortages, and planning issues
Support improvements in planning, lead time reduction, and resource use
Requirements:
Proven experience in a production planning or manufacturing planning role within a metal manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of metallurgy and steel procurement
Experience managing or supervising manufacturing teams
Experience in niche or prototype manufacturing
Excellent IT and planning system skills
Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Commutable to the office near Wolverhampton