154 Production Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Specification

1. Position Summary

The Assistant Production Planner supports production scheduling and inventory control within a fast-paced thermoformed packaging environment serving food industry clients. This role will manage short- and long-term production plans, raw material/tooling forecasting, and resolve production constraints to meet customer orders efficiently.

2. Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• p>Develop and manage production schedules in EFACS MRP, aligning with sales orders and manufacturing capacity.

• Coordinate with production teams to ensure resources and tooling availability meet scheduled orders.

• Monitor progress against plan; adjust schedules dynamically in response to production delays or changing demand.

• Propose workflow and scheduling improvements to boost efficiency and reduce lead times.

Inventory & Material Control

• Track inventory levels, tool usage and stock requirements; raise Purchase Orders when needed.

• Maintain accurate inventory records (material usage, order lead times, minimum & maximum levels).

• Forecast raw material and tooling needs based on production schedules and historical consumption.

Forecasting & Analytics

• Work closely with commercial and sales functions to develop dependable demand forecasts.

• Produce regular reports on production adherence, inventory trends, and capacity utilization.

• Use Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) to model scenarios and support data-informed planning decisions.

Problem Solving & Cross?Functional Coordination

• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts (e.g. material shortages, machine downtime).

• Liaise with procurement, engineering (tooling), quality and logistics teams to minimize bottlenecks.

• Support ongoing continuous improvement/lean initiatives within the planning process 

3. Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ demonstrable experience in production planning or scheduling within a high?volume manufacturing environment—ideally food, beverage or FMCG sectors.

• Proficiency in Excel: strong skills in Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.

• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for manufacturing planning (EFACS experience is a plus).

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and organisational ability.

• Excellent communication, capable of working collaboratively across teams.

Desirable

• Exposure to thermoformed packaging, tooling forecasting, and lean/continuous improvement techniques.

• Previous use of EFACS MRP or equivalent (SAP, Kinaxis, APO) systems in planning context.

• Knowledge of food industry regulations, quality standards or GMP environments.

4. Other Information

Package & Benefits

• Location: Haydock (on?site) with free parking

• Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum

• Pension: Statutory scheme, employer contributions 3%/5%

• Holiday: 30 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Share Options: Currently under review

• Laptop Provided

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Core hours: choice of 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 start through to 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 (Mon–Fri)

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• Ideally be able to cover weekend breakdown/plan changes.

5. Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive planner with solid experience in fast-moving manufacturing settings—particularly within food or FMCG sectors. They should be highly skilled in Excel, comfortable using ERP/MRP systems, and adept at working cross-functionally to solve planning and inventory challenges. Ideally they bring some familiarity with thermoformed packaging and continuous improvement practices.

If you have any questions please ask in the comments section of yoyur application.

Wise Employment  are currently recruiting for a Production Planner  for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role working Friday to Monday 06.30am to 430pm . This role also includes a Competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package such as;

On the job training and development opportunities, shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable), retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance), Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period), free parking, on site gym which is free to use, subsidised canteen, savings scheme, free eye care vouchers (if using a PC), long service awards and other benefits too!

This is an instrumental role as a Production Planner that we see you help to drive operational excellence within the business.  You will direct and coordinate manufacturing processes to enable a smooth production flow, build daily/weekly/and 7-day production plans that optimise resources, capacity and cost and liaise between departments to ensure excellent customer service.

Experience and skills required for a Production Planner:

• Previous planning or scheduling experience (preferably within food manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of planning methods, Excel (advanced) and planning systems (Aurora/System 21 are desirable).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong organisational and time management skills

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long–standing and reputable company, earning a competitive salary with please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.

Our client is looking for an experienced Production Planner to join a busy Supply Chain team on a 6-month fixed-term contract . This is a hybrid role with 3 days based on-site and 2 days remote.

If you are highly organised, confident with ERP systems and have strong Excel skills, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities of the role

• Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet demand and optimise resources
• Monitoring stock levels of raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Coordinating materials, equipment and labour to support production activities
• Tracking production progress and resolving any issues or disruptions
• Reporting on performance and providing updates to stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborating with sales, purchasing, and operations to ensure smooth workflow

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing
• Demand Planning experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong ERP system experience (essential)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Confident communicator who can work well across different teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment and make an impact in a short-term contract role.

Production Planner

30,000 - 32,000 + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish + Excellent company benefits

Trafford (Commutable from: Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, Knutsford, Stretford, Eccles)

Are you a Production Planner from a Manufacturing background looking to join a market-leading organisation with great opportunities to train and progress your career further?

On offer is a fantastic role where you can utilize your planning skills to ensure optimum performance & facilitate future company growth, as you grow your career alongside them.

They are a renowned manufacturer, boasting high-quality products and brilliant service for their customers, as well as great staff retention, offering continual training and progression.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of Production Planning activities including managing new orders, liaising with customers, reviewing contracts and creating daily schedules.

This permanent position would suit an enthusiastic Production Planner from any manufacturing background looking for a great opportunity to develop their career.

The Role

• Creating daily production schedules and liaising with new & existing customers
• 30,000 - 32,000
• Monday - Friday (Friday Early Finish)

The Person

• Production Planner
• Manufacturing background
• Computer literate and communication skills
• Commutable to Trafford

Production, Planner, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Customer Service, Training, Progression, Holidays, Competitive Salary, Company Benefits, Monday to Friday, Trafford, Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, Knutsford, Stretford, Eccles, UK

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

We're looking for a Production Planner to join our team at our clients site in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively - all while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: 30,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Auto-enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%
• Life Cover: 3x basic salary (while contributing to the pension scheme)
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Medical Cover, annual health checks
• Perks: Free onsite parking, Christmas savings scheme, cycle-to-work & electric car salary sacrifice schemes
• Christmas Shutdown: Up to 2 weeks off during the festive period

To develop and implement production and transport plans that maximise efficiency, meet customer expectations, and uphold the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Production & Operations Managers
• Transport & Contracts Teams
• Sales/Account Managers
• External Transport Companies
• Steel Mill Raw Material Suppliers

Production & Delivery Planning

• Plan production in line with customer delivery expectations and Depot capabilities to maximise Production and Transport Efficiency

  • Plan daily/weekly production and delivery plans in line with depot capabilities and capacities.
  • Liaise with Production and Contracts/Sales to ensure customer service/delivery maintained.
  • Monitor Production/Delivery progress in collaboration with Production Team - Highlight problems and develop solutions to business and customer satisfaction.
  • Anticipate change and adapt planning with a dynamic outlook.
  • Support Customer / Sales demands through flexible and dynamic planning and coordination.
  • Coordinate with Sales / Contracts team expected delivery dates and potential changes.
  • Ensure there is clarity with production regarding specific loading / delivery requirements. (Conditions, Vehicle Type, Timing, etc).
  • Identify opportunities for loading optimisation with the transport and production team to facilitate lowest cost /t

Transport Coordination

• Allocate deliveries to hauliers based on geography and cost
• Liaise with transport companies to ensure timely, efficient delivery
• Track transport costs, recoveries, and update SAP records

Raw Material Stock Control

• Manage monthly raw material orders and weekly stock levels
• Adjust plans based on production needs and stock availability

Reporting

• Provide regular reportsonKPIs including:
  • Transport cost/utilisation
  • Cost recoveries
  • Production throughput

Technical competencies

Planning Capability, SAP, Excel, Power point, Outlook

If you're a detail-oriented planner with a knack for logistics and a drive to improve operational performance, we'd love to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

We're looking for a Production Planner to join our team at our clients site in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively - all while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: 30,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Auto-enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%
• Life Cover: 3x basic salary (while contributing to the pension scheme)
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Medical Cover, annual health checks
• Perks: Free onsite parking, Christmas savings scheme, cycle-to-work & electric car salary sacrifice schemes
• Christmas Shutdown: Up to 2 weeks off during the festive period

To develop and implement production and transport plans that maximise efficiency, meet customer expectations, and uphold the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Production & Operations Managers
• Transport & Contracts Teams
• Sales/Account Managers
• External Transport Companies
• Steel Mill Raw Material Suppliers

Production & Delivery Planning

• Plan production in line with customer delivery expectations and Depot capabilities to maximise Production and Transport Efficiency

  • Plan daily/weekly production and delivery plans in line with depot capabilities and capacities.
  • Liaise with Production and Contracts/Sales to ensure customer service/delivery maintained.
  • Monitor Production/Delivery progress in collaboration with Production Team - Highlight problems and develop solutions to business and customer satisfaction.
  • Anticipate change and adapt planning with a dynamic outlook.
  • Support Customer / Sales demands through flexible and dynamic planning and coordination.
  • Coordinate with Sales / Contracts team expected delivery dates and potential changes.
  • Ensure there is clarity with production regarding specific loading / delivery requirements. (Conditions, Vehicle Type, Timing, etc).
  • Identify opportunities for loading optimisation with the transport and production team to facilitate lowest cost /t

Transport Coordination

• Allocate deliveries to hauliers based on geography and cost
• Liaise with transport companies to ensure timely, efficient delivery
• Track transport costs, recoveries, and update SAP records

Raw Material Stock Control

• Manage monthly raw material orders and weekly stock levels
• Adjust plans based on production needs and stock availability

Reporting

• Provide regular reportsonKPIs including:
  • Transport cost/utilisation
  • Cost recoveries
  • Production throughput

Technical competencies

Planning Capability, SAP, Excel, Power point, Outlook

If you're a detail-oriented planner with a knack for logistics and a drive to improve operational performance, we'd love to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Production Planner (Construction)

30,000 - 40,000+ benefits (32 days' holiday incl. Bank Holidays with sell/carry options, staff rewards & discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, training and clear progression).

Swadlincote

This Production & Logistics role offers progression, training and the chance to shape how things run day to day in an award winning Construction Group.

What you'll do

• Build detailed production schedules from forecasts, orders and inventory levels.
• Prioritise workflow and coordinate operations to minimise delays and maximise efficiency.
• Monitor progress, flag risks early and remove bottlenecks with root-cause actions.
• Plan logistics: routing, transport coordination, delivery troubleshooting and cost control.
• Manage materials planning and inventory levels; liaise with suppliers for timely supply.
• Produce performance reports; keep stakeholders informed with accurate, current data.
• Maintain documentation for production, materials, shipments and compliance.
• Champion safety standards and continuous improvement across planning activities.

What you'll need

• Background in production or logistics planning within manufacturing or construction.
• International Shipments / Commercial Invoicing
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making with clear communication and teamwork.
• Solid grasp of quality control, safety procedures and planning best practice.
• Organised, time-efficient and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Competent with planning/logistics software and data reporting.

Benefits

• 32 days' holiday incl. Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).
• Life Assurance.
• Staff rewards & discounts platform.
• Training with a defined progression pathway in a fast-growing, innovative company.

About the company
An expanding organisation operating at the intersection of manufacturing and construction, known for investing in training, continuous improvement and long-term careers. Growth creates progression opportunities for planners who deliver impact.

How to apply
Apply now with your CV - all applications receive a response.

Keywords
Production Planner, Logistics Planner, Production schedules, Materials planning, Inventory levels, Transport coordination, Supplier & customer relations, Data analysis and reporting, Safety procedures, Continuous improvement, Manufacturing planning, Construction planning, Swadlincote, On-site role, Monday to Friday

Job Title: Production Planner - Timber Frame Manufacturing
Location: Mansfield|Full-Time

About Us
We are a leading timber frame manufacturer, delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions for housing and commercial projects. With efficiency and precision at our core, we are growing and now seeking a skilled Production Planner to join our team.

The Role
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating factory schedules, ensuring projects run smoothly from design through to site delivery. Acting as the link between teams, you'll keep production on track, materials in place, and targets met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production schedules to meet deadlines
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement
• Monitor output and adjust plans to maintain efficiency
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and site teams
• Report on progress and resolve production bottlenecks
• Support continuous improvement across planning and production

Skills & Experience

• Experience in production planning/scheduling (timber frame, offsite, or manufacturing preferred)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with cross-team coordination experience
• Proficient in planning software (MS Project, ERP/MRP) and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• The chance to help shape sustainable construction

Next Steps:   Please click apply or contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker for further information on (phone number removed)

Main Purposes and Scope of Job:

Create and manage the weekly production schedule

Main Purpose and Scope of Job

• Monitor productionprogress and revise schedules to accommodate changes in demand, supply delays or equipment downtime.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of ingredients
• Work closely with the Production Managers to optimise and improve weekly schedule to support customer requirements
• Liaise daily with internal departments
• Ensure high customer service levels are maintained
• Ensure stock list is up to date
• Conduct continuous improvement

Skills Required

• Previous experience of production planning
• Good understanding of food manufacturing process
• Familiarity with capacity planning and scheduling
• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Good excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP desirable but essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to priority tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines