Production Planner

Production Planner
Temporary Position
Manufacturing Industry
LE11, Leicestershire
Up to £40,000 

Do you have experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment? If so, please read on..

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating and improving manufacturing activities across the business. You will ensure production is well planned, runs efficiently, and meets customer and business needs.Working within a bespoke manufacturing environment, you will manage project-based workflows and work closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and workshop teams to keep production on track and continuously improve processes.Other job titles might include: Planner, Production Scheduler, Master Scheduler or Production Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities - Production Planner:

• Manage and improve daily production planning across the manufacturing operation
• Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer deadlines and business needs
• Use Excel and Microsoft Projects to track production, materials, and progress
• Work closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and workshop teams to keep projects on track
• Monitor production performance and solve issues that may cause delays or disruption
• Manage stock and materials to ensure availability while keeping costs under control
• Support and guide team members while promoting health & safety and continuous improvement

Key Requirements - Production Planner:

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience working with Excel and Microsoft Projects systems to manage production, materials, and workflows
• Happy to commute to Loughborough
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of materials management, supply chain coordination, and inventory control
• Commercial awareness with a focus on delivery performance and customer satisfaction

Package: Production Planner

• Salary up to £40k
• Days Shifts Mon-Fri, with an early finish Friday.
• Temporary Position
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Free on-site parking

Interested? To apply for this Production Planner position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gimore 07537173946 between 7.30am - 4.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know

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