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Production Planner

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huddersfield, Kirklees

Expire in: 6 hours

Job Description

Production Planner
Location: Huddersfield
Employment Type: Full‑time
We’re working with a Huddersfield‑based engineering company that designs and manufactures bespoke products for high‑integrity industries across the UK and Europe. They’re looking for a proactive Production Planner to coordinate workflow across machining, fitting, finishing, and testing, ensuring jobs move through the factory efficiently, accurately, and on time.
This is a great opportunity to join a business that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
  * Planning and scheduling work across machining, fitting, finishing, and testing
  * Reviewing drawings and production files to determine the most efficient manufacturing route
  * Estimating time requirements for individual jobs and components
  * Identifying special tooling, processes, or subcontract requirements
  * Monitoring capacity and machine loading, highlighting bottlenecks and coordinating with Production Supervisors and the Production Manager
  * Allocating stock parts to works orders and checking availability through Sage 200
  * Producing sawing lists and issuing instructions to materials/saw operators
  * Supporting continuous improvement across planning and workflow processes
What we’re looking for
  * Experience in production planning, machine shop planning, or a precision engineering environment
  * Strong understanding of machining and workshop processes
  * Ability to interpret engineering drawings confidently
  * IT literate — comfortable using Word, Excel, and Sage 200
  * Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  * A proactive mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
  * Awareness of quality, health & safety, and environmental standards (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001)

If you’re a detail‑driven planner who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment and enjoys coordinating complex manufacturing workflows, we’d love to hear from you

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