Location: Shildon
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, growing manufacturing business
- Smart casual dress code
- Early finish on Fridays
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, they invest heavily in their people, systems and manufacturing capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner to join a collaborative supply chain team where you'll play a key role in driving operational performance and supporting future business growth.
Working Hours
39.5 hours per week
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-16:00
Benefits
- Company pension
- Training and career development
- Early finish every Friday
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to influence process improvements
Job Description
As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for planning and scheduling customer orders using MRP/ERP systems to maximise production efficiency and ensure on-time delivery. The Production Planner will manage production schedules, capacity planning, material availability and manufacturing priorities while working closely with production, purchasing, warehousing and customer service. You'll also support ERP development, maintain BOMs and routing data, contribute to lean manufacturing projects and help drive continuous improvement across the business. This Production Planner role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Production Planner or within manufacturing planning (minimum three years)
- Strong MRP/ERP systems experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning and supply chain processes
- Analytical, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Should You Apply?
This Production Planner opportunity is ideal for someone looking to join a secure manufacturer where you'll have real influence over production performance, continuous improvement initiatives and future ERP development. If you're an experienced Production Planner looking for your next challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.
