Production Planner
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator
Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time 7.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory.
The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date
Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations
Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity
Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks
Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands
Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems
Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams
Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time
React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands
Essential Requirements
Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role
Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment
Full ERP system management experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
Reliable, professional, and dependable
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
* Reliable and committed
* Highly organised
* Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally
* A strong communicator both internally and externally
* Calm under pressure
* Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach
* A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity
* Established and growing manufacturing business
* Supportive working environment
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you
Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time 7.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory.
The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date
Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations
Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity
Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks
Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands
Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems
Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams
Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time
React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands
Essential Requirements
Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role
Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment
Full ERP system management experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
Reliable, professional, and dependable
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
* Reliable and committed
* Highly organised
* Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally
* A strong communicator both internally and externally
* Calm under pressure
* Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach
* A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity
* Established and growing manufacturing business
* Supportive working environment
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you
Reference: 225188115
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Production Planner
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator
Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time 7.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory.
The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date
Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations
Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity
Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks
Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands
Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems
Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams
Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time
React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands
Essential Requirements
Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role
Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment
Full ERP system management experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
Reliable, professional, and dependable
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
* Reliable and committed
* Highly organised
* Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally
* A strong communicator both internally and externally
* Calm under pressure
* Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach
* A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity
* Established and growing manufacturing business
* Supportive working environment
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you
Salary: 45-60K depending on skills and experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full Time 7.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Works Co-ordinator to join our busy manufacturing operation. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing customer expectations, and ensuring the smooth flow of work through the factory.
The successful candidate will come from a fast-paced, reactive manufacturing environment and will be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
Manage and maintain the ERP system, ensuring all production data is accurate and up to date
Liaise with customers regarding order progress, lead times, and delivery expectations
Coordinate workloads across departments to maximise efficiency and productivity
Monitor production capacity and proactively address potential bottlenecks
Manage and prioritise incoming emails, customer requests, and daily production demands
Produce and maintain reports using Excel and ERP systems
Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, and management teams
Ensure all works orders, schedules, and documentation are accurate and completed on time
React quickly and effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands
Essential Requirements
Previous experience within a Production Planner, Works Co-ordinator, Manufacturing Planner, or similar role
Strong experience working within a reactive manufacturing environment
Full ERP system management experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive customer relationships
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
Reliable, professional, and dependable
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
* Reliable and committed
* Highly organised
* Thick-skinned and able to deal with challenges professionally
* A strong communicator both internally and externally
* Calm under pressure
* Detail-focused and not prone to mistakes
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach
* A clean-living individual with a stable and professional outlook
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity
* Established and growing manufacturing business
* Supportive working environment
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
If you have a strong planning background, excellent ERP and Excel skills, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you
Reference: 225188115
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