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Production Planner

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Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Role: Production Planner

Location: Tewkesbury

Status: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to join our client’s growing manufacturing team. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring efficient shop floor scheduling and achieving OTIF (On Time In Full) customer delivery through effective use of our ERP/MRP systems

You will play a key part in coordinating production activities, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment operating to ISO 13485 standards.

Key Responsibilities – Production Planner

Load work orders efficiently while maintaining customer delivery commitments
Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking of live works orders
Produce monthly and weekly forward loading plans across all production resources, including manual operations (deburring, inspection, packing/despatch, etc.)
Monitor progress against schedules, pro-actively addressing delays and supporting machinists to meet targets
Ensure timely movement of jobs between processes
Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations and ensure subcontract requirements are communicated to purchasing
Ensure raw materials are issued correctly and in a timely manner
Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), including set and cycle times
Monitor stock accuracy for raw materials and finished goods
Identify production constraints and collaborate with Shop Floor Management to resolve them
Troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement process improvements
Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance
Prioritise workflow to ensure monthly output aligns with budgeted sales targets
Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 quality standards
Complete ERP administration within SAGE200/Preactor
Liaise with internal departments to provide data and operational support
Adhere to company Quality Control procedures and Health & Safety policies
Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
Qualifications & Requirements – Production Planner

Proven experience as a Production Planner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (essential)
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality
Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimisation (desirable)
Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with SAGE200 or IFS systems (desirable – training provided)
Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above
What We Offer

A key role within a growing and quality-driven manufacturing business
Opportunity to influence production efficiency and continuous improvement
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive team environment
25 days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Modern State of the art facility
If you are highly organised, motivated by achieving targets, and thrive in a manufacturing setting where quality and delivery performance matter, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as a manufacturing Planner, Master Scheduler or Process Engineer are ideal for this role

Explore more opportunities in your field at (url removed).

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

Reference: 225114397

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Production Planner

CV-Library

Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Role: Production Planner

Location: Tewkesbury

Status: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to join our client’s growing manufacturing team. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring efficient shop floor scheduling and achieving OTIF (On Time In Full) customer delivery through effective use of our ERP/MRP systems

You will play a key part in coordinating production activities, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment operating to ISO 13485 standards.

Key Responsibilities – Production Planner

Load work orders efficiently while maintaining customer delivery commitments
Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking of live works orders
Produce monthly and weekly forward loading plans across all production resources, including manual operations (deburring, inspection, packing/despatch, etc.)
Monitor progress against schedules, pro-actively addressing delays and supporting machinists to meet targets
Ensure timely movement of jobs between processes
Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations and ensure subcontract requirements are communicated to purchasing
Ensure raw materials are issued correctly and in a timely manner
Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), including set and cycle times
Monitor stock accuracy for raw materials and finished goods
Identify production constraints and collaborate with Shop Floor Management to resolve them
Troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement process improvements
Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance
Prioritise workflow to ensure monthly output aligns with budgeted sales targets
Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 quality standards
Complete ERP administration within SAGE200/Preactor
Liaise with internal departments to provide data and operational support
Adhere to company Quality Control procedures and Health & Safety policies
Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
Qualifications & Requirements – Production Planner

Proven experience as a Production Planner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (essential)
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality
Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimisation (desirable)
Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with SAGE200 or IFS systems (desirable – training provided)
Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above
What We Offer

A key role within a growing and quality-driven manufacturing business
Opportunity to influence production efficiency and continuous improvement
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive team environment
25 days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Modern State of the art facility
If you are highly organised, motivated by achieving targets, and thrive in a manufacturing setting where quality and delivery performance matter, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as a manufacturing Planner, Master Scheduler or Process Engineer are ideal for this role

Explore more opportunities in your field at (url removed).

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process
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Reference: 225114397

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