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:
- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 07537173946 between 7.30am - 4.30pm.
- "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
Precision People is committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
