Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Hartlepool, County Durham

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Production Planner to join their growing Operations team at their state-of-the-art facility
Overview This is a key role within a high-tech manufacturing environment, responsible for developing and coordinating production plans to support the delivery of advanced technology products.
You will play a central role in ensuring efficient production flow, balancing customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity across multiple product lines.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and operational priorities
Convert customer orders, forecasts and project requirements into achievable manufacturing schedules
Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and work-in-progress
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data
Support daily and weekly production planning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and priorities
Identify and escalate potential delivery risks, ensuring timely resolution
Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and schedule adherence
Contribute to improved production flow, visibility and operational efficiency About You
Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain or materials control within a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel capability
Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory/WIP management
Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable Experience
Background in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defence or similar advanced manufacturing sectors
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), engineering change or production ramp-up activities What's on Offer
Opportunity to work within a cutting-edge high-tech manufacturing facility
Exposure to advanced communications technology projects
Collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment
Career development within a specialist sector