Job Title: Production Planner
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per year
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manufacturing Planner to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling all manufacturing operations — including machining, laser cutting/folding, fabrication, and mechanical/electrical assembly — to ensure timely and efficient production.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Stores, Sales, and Engineering Design to maintain a smooth production workflow, manage material requirements, and meet delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain production schedules for all manufacturing cells, tracking performance and KPIs.
* Manage the overall manufacturing plan to align with customer forecasts and delivery timelines.
* Coordinate with the Stores Team to ensure material availability supports the production schedule.
* Interpret production data to determine material, tooling, and labor needs.
* Plan and optimize the sequence of operations (machining, laser cutting/folding, fabrication, and assembly).
* Expedite delayed operations and adjust schedules as needed to handle disruptions.
* Prepare reports outlining schedule deviations and their impact on production plans.
* Create and issue accurate manufacturing schedules, purchase requisitions, and forecast reports.
* Support customer service efforts by handling order enquiries and resolving production-related issues.
* Facilitate collaboration between departments to drive efficiency and meet manufacturing goals.
* Liaise with Sales and Stores to resolve delivery or availability challenges impacting customer orders.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience using MRP/ERP systems (Essential)
* Qualification in engineering/manufacturing or a related field (Essential)
* Advanced Excel skills (Essential)
* Previous experience in a manufacturing planning/scheduling role (Preferred)
Skills & Competencies
* Strong planning and organizational skills
* Adaptability to dynamic production demands
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* Confident decision-making and influencing skills
* High level of IT proficiency
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in engineering and production planning to play a key role in our manufacturing operations.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person