Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time 7.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory. The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands Essential Requirements Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment Full ERP system management experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure Reliable, professional, and dependable Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: * Reliable and committed * Highly organised * Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally * A strong communicator both internally and externally * Calm under pressure * Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes * Self-motivated with a proactive approach * A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook Benefits * Permanent opportunity * Established and growing manufacturing business * Supportive working environment * Career progression opportunities * Competitive salary and benefits package If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you