Job Title: Production Planning Coordinator
Location: Devizes (Office Based)
Pay Rate: £18.00 - £19.00 per hour
Type: Temporary FTC (9 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week
07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday and 07:30 - 13:00 Fridays
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
We're recruiting a Production Planning Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing team, providing vital support to Production Planning, Purchasing and Sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with planning or manufacturing administration experience who enjoys working with ERP systems, managing data and keeping production moving.
The Role
Working closely with Production Planning, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Sales, you'll help ensure production information is accurate, work orders are maintained and schedules stay on track.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the day-to-day production planning function
Creating, releasing and monitoring works orders
Maintaining and updating the ERP system
Managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and production data
Producing planning reports and spreadsheets
Monitoring progress and highlighting delays or issues
Liaising with Production, Purchasing and other departments to keep work flowing
Supporting engineering changes and ERP improvements
Assisting with planning projects, process improvements and system testing
Helping maintain accurate stock and planning informationAbout You
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working with detailed information. You'll be confident using systems, comfortable communicating with different departments and able to prioritise a busy workload.
Ideally, you'll have:
Previous experience in production planning, purchasing, production control or manufacturing administration
Experience using an ERP or MRP system (SAP, D365, SAGE, Oracle etc.)
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Good communication and organisational skills
The ability to investigate problems and find practical solutionsExperience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
If you're looking for a varied planning and administration role where you can contribute to continuous improvement and become part of a supportive manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you