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Production Planner
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kidderminster
Expire in: 4 days
Job Description
Join Our Growing Team at Trueline Products
Trueline Products is a well-established, family-owned UK manufacturer with over 30 years’ experience delivering bespoke architectural and construction solutions.
As a market leader in sheet metal fabrication and specialist manufacturing, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and a fast-paced, commercially focused approach.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Planner / Scheduler to coordinate and optimise production activities within our sheet metal manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating efficient production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, and balancing workload across departments such as laser cutting, bending, welding, and finishing. Working in an extremely fast paced environment with a strong “can do” mentality.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and material availability
Coordinate workflow between departments including CNC laser, punch, press brake, fabrication, and painting.
Monitor production progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts or delays
Liaise with procurement to ensure raw materials are available in line with production plans
Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to prioritise urgent or high-value orders
Optimise machine utilisation and labour efficiency to meet productivity targets
Track and report on KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead times, and work-in-progress levels
Present weekly capacity to the business & confirming any constraints
Maintain accurate data within our inhouse system
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes
Support capacity planning and long-term production forecasting
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment (sheet metal preferred)
Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding (would be preferred)
Experience using systems
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools
Desirable Qualifications
HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and production workflows
Key Attributes
Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
Strong decision-making capability
Team player with a collaborative approach
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
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