Production Planner – Engineering Sector
Location: Sheffield

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based in Sheffield, who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Planner to strengthen their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business with a strong order book, modern manufacturing facilities, and a reputation for quality and innovation. The role will play a key part in ensuring efficient production scheduling, material flow, and on-time delivery performance across the site.

The Role:

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate production schedules to meet customer demand while optimising capacity, materials, and labour resources. You will act as a central link between production, purchasing, engineering, and sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage detailed production schedules across multiple work centres

• Align production plans with customer demand and project timelines

• Monitor capacity and adjust schedules to resolve constraints and bottlenecks

• Coordinate closely with procurement to ensure material availability

• Track WIP and ensure smooth workflow through manufacturing

• Review and update MRP/ERP system data for accuracy

• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to shop floor teams

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and scheduling processes

• Produce planning and performance reports for management review

About You:

• Proven experience in a Production Planner / Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler role

• Background within engineering or manufacturing environments

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Strong Excel and data analysis capability

• Able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production setting

What’s on Offer:

• Stable and growing engineering business

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for development and progression

• Modern manufacturing environment

• Sheffield-based role with easy access from surrounding areas