Production Planner - Barton-under-Needwood - £45,000 p/annum The Situation Our client, a well established & global engineering expert are looking for a Production Planner at their expanding facility.  This isn’t simply an opportunity to inherit an established production schedule. You’ll join at an exciting stage in the development of the operation, taking ownership of production planning and helping move the facility towards a more proactive, forward-looking approach to demand, capacity and materials planning. The Role Sitting at the heart of the manufacturing operation, you’ll translate customer and project demand into an achievable production plan, working closely with Production, Procurement and Project teams. Key responsibilities will include: Developing, managing and optimising production schedules against customer demand. Balancing production requirements against available capacity, equipment and resources. Working closely with Procurement to ensure materials and components are available when required. Monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules in response to delays, shortages or changing priorities. Identifying capacity and material constraints early and ensuring risks are communicated effectively. Providing accurate planning information and reporting to the wider business. Driving continuous improvement across production planning processes. Supporting wider industrialisation and new bid activity where required. Location Mainly site based out of their Barton-under-Needwood facility  Salary Up to £45,000 p/annum Essential Criteria  Proven experience within production planning, manufacturing planning or production scheduling Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment A strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning and materials Experience using ERP/MRP systems The ability to work effectively across Production, Procurement and other operational functions Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions Desirable skills - a Mechanical background & experience working in heavy engineering & manufacturing/assembly would be beneficial About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment  Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search  Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy