Production Planner
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to take ownership of planning, coordination, and logistics in a fast-growing design-led manufacturing business? This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring operational flow and delivery excellence at Naturewall, a UK manufacturer with global ambitions.
Emmerson Kitney is a leading partnership-led recruitment agency seeking a Production Planner for Naturewall. This role offers high visibility within a creative, sustainability-focused brand where precision planning and communication drive success.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
High Impact & Visibility – You’ll be the key link between sales demand, production, and logistics, ensuring every customer order flows seamlessly through manufacturing.
Creative & Growing Brand – Naturewall is an innovative interiors business blending natural design and UK-made craftsmanship. You’ll help shape operational excellence as the company scales.
Operational Ownership – From production schedules to transport coordination, this role covers the full manufacturing and logistics cycle.
Career Growth Potential – Work alongside senior leaders in a growing, design-driven company with opportunities to develop into wider operations or supply chain management roles.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
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Create, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules across all manufacturing lines.
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Balance labour, machine capacity, and order priorities to achieve On Time In Full (OTIF) targets.
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Translate sales orders and forecasts into clear, actionable production batches within the ERP system.
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Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and packaging.
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Track and report on material readiness, shortages, and batch tracking to maintain accuracy and reduce waste.
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Oversee outbound logistics for trade and e-commerce orders, working with couriers, pallet networks, and national carriers.
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Monitor transport performance and resolve delivery or service issues.
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Support production quality and efficiency through accurate planning and clear communication.
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Report on daily and weekly KPIs, including plan accuracy, OTIF, labour utilisation, yield, and waste.
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Contribute insights and actions to monthly operational review meetings.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
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Minimum 3+ years’ experience in production planning or manufacturing coordination.
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Proven success improving planning accuracy, material flow, and delivery performance.
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Experience managing transport and logistics with multiple carriers or pallet networks.
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Strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills; confident interpreting and communicating data.
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Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Clear, confident communicator – able to work effectively across shop floor, operations, and leadership teams.
WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?
At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate – you’re a professional with ambitions, and we’re here to help you achieve them. We work in true partnership with employers, understanding their culture, leadership, and opportunities to ensure the perfect fit.
Our approach means we stay involved from introduction to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience and powerful outcomes for both candidate and client