Production Planner Stoke on Trent Days £35,000 A well established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Planner to support the smooth running of its operations. You will play a central role in organising workload across multiple stages of production and ensuring that materials, schedules and resources align with customer demand. Key Responsibilities * Plan capacity across all production areas including fabrication, coating and associated finishing processes * Support time studies to keep capacity data accurate and up to date * Maintain and update works orders within the company's MRP system * Issue clear production schedules and monitor progress through each stage * Assist with maintaining adequate stock levels in line with business requirements * Regularly review planned work against material availability and customer requirements * Coordinate any external finishing activities with approved suppliers * Work closely with internal teams to obtain information required to keep plans on track * Provide reliable completion dates to customer service, installation and other departments Experience and Skills Required * Background in manufacturing with experience in production planning or scheduling * Confident using IT including Microsoft Office with training provided on in house systems * Good understanding of manufacturing processes and how work flows through production * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail How to Apply If you are an organised and proactive planner looking to join a supportive manufacturing environment, please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity