Production Planner
£30,000-£35,000 DOE
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a global manufacturing company Exeter in the search for an experienced Production Planner. This is a key planning role responsible for coordinating production schedules, balancing customer demand, and ensuring materials, capacity, and output are aligned to meet delivery requirements. The role would suit someone with strong manufacturing planning experience who is confident working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
You'll play a central role in translating customer demand into achievable production plans while supporting efficiency, accuracy, and smooth day-to-day operations across the site.
Key responsibilities:
Calculate production loads using planning systems ensuring cost and specification targets are met
Develop production forecasts to support capacity planning, including weekend and resource requirements
Issue daily production schedules and instructions to operational and technical teams
Maintain accurate planning records, batch tracking, and production data logs
Update inventory records following material usage and production consumption
Produce month-end reports covering capacity utilisation, output, and material usage
Coordinate with materials and procurement teams to manage supply and demand requirements
Liaise with production managers and supervisors to ensure resources are aligned to schedule
Work closely with commercial teams to align production planning with order requirements
Lead or support production planning meetings and daily performance discussions
Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling issues as they arise
Raise production documentation and job tickets for each batch or run
Analyse order books, back orders, and incoming demand to prioritise schedules
Provide cover support for stores and dispatch processes when requiredThis is what you'll need:
Previous experience in a Production Planner or manufacturing planning role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Comfortable working with data and production scheduling systemsAnd this is what you'll get:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Healthcare cash plan