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Production Planner

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Production PlannerLocation: High Wycombe
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000  annual bonus

Role OverviewThe Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining effective production plans and schedules to support on‑time delivery, efficient use of resources, and adherence to quality and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
Translate demand and ERP/MRP outputs into practical, achievable production schedules.
Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to ensure plans are executable.
Track performance against plan, identify risks or constraints, and drive corrective actions.
Support re‑planning arising from engineering changes, shifting priorities, or supply issues.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
Produce regular reports on schedule adherence, capacity utilisation, and delivery performance.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve planning accuracy, lead times, and efficiency.
Ensure all planning activities are conducted in line with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

Experience in a production planning, manufacturing planning, or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and core production planning principles.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
Analytical, detail‑orientated, and data‑driven.Desirable

Experience working in a regulated or quality‑critical environment.
Exposure to change control, capacity planning, or demand management.
Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / CI familiarity).
APICS / CPIM or similar qualification.Qualifications
HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related discipline.Security, Eligibility & Compliance
Due to national security requirements, this role is restricted to candidates who are British‑born and hold British nationality only (sole UK passport)

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