Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a leading organisation at its Gateshead site. This key role is responsible for scheduling and coordinating production requirements, ensuring smooth operations across production, despatch, and stores.
What’s on Offer:
Our client is a thriving and well-established manufacturer based in Gateshead, experiencing sustained growth due to continued success. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* A collaborative and supportive team culture
The Production Planner Role
The Production Planner will manage programming and scheduling, provide timely updates to project teams, and work closely with procurement and warehouse to maintain efficiency. The role also contributes to system improvements and supports upgrades and training.
* Schedule projects and jobs
* Lead daily production meetings and monitor adherence
* Liaise with project teams to resolve scheduling issues
* Maintain stock levels and troubleshoot system routines
* Support system development as part of the M1 Super User Group
About You:
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The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent numeracy and IT capability, and experience with ERP systems.
* A logical, fact-based approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills are essential.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for