Production Planner (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Production Planner (Manufacturing): Developing and maintaining production schedules for an advanced manufacturing business with an accent on aligning customer demand with material availability and manufacturing capacity. Focus on optimizing production flow, maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data, and identifying risks to ensure on-time delivery.

Location: County Durham, UK

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment partner supporting an innovative advanced manufacturing business in the search for operations talent.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain production plans and manufacturing schedules across multiple product lines.
• Translate customer demand and project requirements into achievable production plans.
• Monitor material availability, manufacturing capacity, and work-in-progress.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data and support daily/weekly planning reviews.
• Identify and escalate risks that may impact delivery performance.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on planning, scheduling, and production flow.

Requirements

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or materials control within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of production flow, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience gained within electronics, aerospace, defence, or semiconductor sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and 37.5-hour working week.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase additional days.
• Employer pension contribution of up to 8%.
• Comprehensive benefits including life assurance, income protection, and employee share scheme.
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.