Production Planner

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Are you an organised and analytical Production Planner with experience in a manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced setting where balancing demand, materials, and production schedules is key? If so, we want to hear from you.

Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Planner to join a specialist manufacturing business. This is a pivotal role responsible for coordinating and scheduling production activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Contract: Permanent

The Role:

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing operations in a make-to-order environment, ensuring effective use of labour, materials, and equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules
* Planning output based on customer orders and project timelines
* Coordinating raw material requirements with supply chain teams
* Sequencing production to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime
* Monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules where necessary
* Maintaining accurate BOMs, routings, and lead times within ERP/MRP systems
* Tracking KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory levels
* Collaborating closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sales teams
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across planning and production

The Ideal Candidate:

* Previous experience in a Production Planner or Scheduling role within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of make-to-order or project-based environments
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities

Benefits:

* Private healthcare
* Company-contributed pension
* 20 days annual leave
* Permanent, full-time position within a growing business

If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.
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Location:
Wellingborough
Salary:
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training Development
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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