Job Description
Production Planner
Pershore, Worcestershire
Permanent | £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to join a cutting-edge engineering company in Worcestershire?
Our client, a privately owned advanced engineering firm renowned for technical excellence and innovation, is seeking a proactive Production Planner to join their dynamic team on-site in Pershore.
About the Company
This forward-thinking business supplies innovative engineering solutions across expanding industrial sectors. They pride themselves on quality, collaboration, and continuous process improvement, offering a supportive environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.
Role Overview
As a Production Planner, you will be pivotal in managing and optimising the production schedule to meet customer demands efficiently. Working closely with sales, operations, and support teams, you will coordinate works orders, resolve scheduling challenges, and champion process improvements that enhance operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer requirements and business goals
* Allocate stock to works orders and proactively address operational constraints
* Prepare accurate production documentation and drive continuous improvements in planning processes
* Lead regular planning meetings to communicate priorities and updates across teams
* Monitor production performance, identifying risks and deviations, and recommend solutions
* Manage planning data using spreadsheets and internal ERP/MRP systems to support decision-making
Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in production planning within manufacturing or engineering environments
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organisational levels
* Analytical mindset with enthusiasm for process formalisation and improvement
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adaptable to new IT systems
* Familiarity with MRP/ERP software platforms
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO 9001:2015 standards is desirable
* Resilient, solution-focused, and able to perform well under pressure
Why Join?
* Be part of a thriving engineering business investing in new technology and systems
* Contribute to optimising efficient production processes and shaping operational excellence
* Work alongside a supportive, professional team with genuine growth opportunities
* Competitive salary package plus benefits
If you’re a highly organised Production Planner eager to advance your career in an innovative engineering environment, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Pershore.