Production PlannerLocation: Twickenham, London
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
An established engineering organisation based in Twickenham is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join its production team. This Production Planner role is critical to ensuring effective planning of the shop floor, aligning materials, capacity, and operational plans to meet customer requirements.
The successful Production Planner will bring a strong background in manufacturing planning and will play a key role in developing and improving planning processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner looking to take ownership of production planning activities within a complex engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities – Production Planner
Act as a central Production Planner within the production team, ensuring materials are available at the right time to support manufacturing schedules
Prioritise materials and production issues across Goods In, Stores, Dispatch, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations
Liaise closely with Purchasing to manage material availability and quality of supply
Raise, manage, and control Works Orders in line with MRP requirements
Review, assess, and action MRP exception messages
Maintain full traceability of materials and work through the shop floor
Align with Operations to support sales forecasting and site planning activities
Maintain and manage MRP parameters in line with company policies
Communicate proactively with Customer Services to provide updates on progress, issues, and resolutions
Support continuous improvement of planning processes and procedures
Work cross-functionally to deliver customer requirements and sales targets
Key Performance Measures
Works Order action messages
Master Production Schedule (MPS) adherence
Inventory reduction
Stranded WIP and obsolescence reduction
Customer on-time delivery
Sales performance support
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in a Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, or Production Scheduling role
Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
Experience working in an engineering or regulated manufacturing environment
Understanding of traceability requirements (aerospace or medical environments desirable)
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Organised, proactive, and detail-focused approach to planning
Additional Information
No direct line management responsibility, though guidance to team members may be required during planned absences
Flexibility to support the wider team during periods of reduced staffing
Willingness to undertake training and ad hoc duties as required
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