Production Planner

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business, who are looking to strengthen their planning function with the addition of a Production Scheduler / Production Planner.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a structured and collaborative environment where the Production Scheduler / Production Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are fully optimised, and customer delivery commitments are consistently achieved.

The successful Production Scheduler / Production Planner will take ownership of production planning activities, working closely with key departments to ensure schedules are aligned with operational capacity and business priorities.
This Production Scheduler / Production Planner position offers genuine scope to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiency across the manufacturing process.

As a Production Scheduler / Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining accurate production schedules to meet customer demand
• Coordinating with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams
• Monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of labour, materials, and equipment
• Identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts or resource constraints
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function
• Using ERP systems to manage and track production activity

To be successful in this Production Scheduler / Production Planner role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a production planning or scheduling role within manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience using AMADA software with a clear understanding of nesting processes (essential)
• The ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience monitoring and adjusting production schedules in line with business needs

Desirable experience for the Production Scheduler / Production Planner includes:

• Understanding of quality control standards and their integration into production scheduling
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience analysing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

In return, the Production Scheduler / Production Planner will benefit from:

• Company canteen
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking

If you are an experienced Production Scheduler / Production Planner looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, this is a role well worth considering.
Ian Broadhurst
07734406996
ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk