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Manufacturing Planner
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 26,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NG10, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Planner
LOCATION: Derby
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (flexible depending on production needs)
PAY: up to £30,000 per year (depending on experience)
Frontline Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading manufacturer in engineering and automation solutions. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling manufacturing activities across machining, laser cutting and folding, fabrication, and electrical/mechanical assembly, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal material usage, and timely delivery of products.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Convenient location close to shops, cafes, and transport links
* Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and grow your skills
* Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives
THE ROLE
* Plan and prepare production schedules for each manufacturing cell, monitoring and tracking KPIs
* Drive the overall manufacturing plan to meet customer forecasted delivery schedules
* Liaise with the Stores Team to identify material requirements and availability to achieve schedules
* Analyse production specifications and manufacturing data to establish material, tooling, and resource requirements
* Plan sequences for machining, laser cutting/folding, fabrication, and assembly to maximise efficiency
* Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust plans to meet unforeseen conditions
* Prepare manufacturing reports highlighting deviations from schedules and impacts on the overall plan
* Generate accurate manufacturing schedules, purchasing requisitions, and respond to project orders and forecasts
* Support team attitudes to meet customer expectations, including handling enquiries and administrative/commercial tasks
* Coordinate activities across adjoining teams to ensure operational efficiency
* Liaise with Sales and Stores teams on delivery and availability issues
THE REQUIREMENTS
* MRP/ERP systems experience (essential)
* Engineering manufacturing-related qualification (essential)
* Advanced Excel skills (essential)
* Previous experience in a planning or scheduling role (preferable)
* Strong planning skills with flexibility to adapt to project changes
* Effective communication and influencing skills
* Team player with a focus on operational efficiency
* Proficient IT skills
You’ll be joining a respected manufacturer at the forefront of engineering innovation, with a clear path to develop your planning expertise in a modern, supportive environment.
Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.
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