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 inefficienciesIn return, the Production Scheduler / Production Planner will benefit from: Company canteen Company events Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parkingIf 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 (phone number removed) (url removed)