Production Planner

Stoke-on-Trent | Up to £45,000 + Generous Benefits

An established manufacturing organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Production Planner to support operational performance and customer delivery.

This is a hands-on role offering strong cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to influence day-to-day production outcomes.

Your Role

You’ll ensure production plans are converted into realistic, achievable schedules that align capacity, materials, and demand, while providing clear visibility of risks and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a 6–8 week rolling production schedule
• Translate high-level plans into detailed production schedules
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure material availability
• Identify and communicate supply or capacity constraints
• Monitor daily production performance
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy
• Support sales order re-dating
• Attend production meetings and provide schedule updates
• Flag risks to delivery and recommend solutions
• Monitor schedule adherence and KPIs
• Support forecasting and data integrity
• Coordinate new product introductions and changeovers
• Ensure accurate and timely production documentation
• Contribute to planning and system improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge
• Confident Excel and MS Office user
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Generous benefits package
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Broad exposure across the business

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Commutable from:

Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Lichfield, Rugeley, Cannock, Stone, Uttoxeter, Leek, Congleton, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Sandbach, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Whitchurch, Alsager, Kidsgrove, Penkridge, Eccleshall, and surrounding areas within a 45-minute commute.