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Production Planner

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Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Eccles, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£42k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Production Planner - £42,000-£45,000 + Annual Bonus + Private Medical + 33 Days Holiday + Early Finish Fridays + Market Leader + Benefits!

The Company
Our client are a market leading manufacturer who operate on a global basis. Due to continued expansion they have an excellent opportunity to join their business as a Production Planner.

The Role

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for leading the development, execution, and optimisation of short, medium, and long-term production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives. This role plays a critical part in the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and commercial priorities

Main duties include:

Production Planning & Execution

* Develop and manage short-, medium-, and long-term production schedules aligned to customer requirements and company targets.

* Lead daily and weekly planning cadence including production schedule reviews and progress tracking.

* Ensure effective plan execution and update schedules in response to changes.

* Oversee completion and closure of production jobs to maintain system accuracy.

S&OP Responsibilities

* Act as a key contributor to the monthly S&OP cycle including demand vs capacity balancing.

* Translate the agreed S&OP plan into a feasible production plan.

* Collaborate with Commercial teams to validate forecasts and demand.

* Identify and escalate risks including capacity constraints and supply issues.

* Provide data-driven insights to support S&OP decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Act as the interface between production, commercial, and supply chain teams.

* Coordinate workflow and prioritisation with commercial teams.Work with production to identify risks and improve schedules.

Systems & Process Development

* Support ERP improvement projects and integrations.

* Improve master data, planning parameters, and system logic.

* Drive standardised, system-led planning processes.

Performance & Reporting

* Develop and present KPIs including schedule adherence and OTIF.

* Analyse planning performance and identify improvements.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

* Act as a subject matter expert for planning processes.

* Promote Lean principles and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

The Production Planner will ideally have experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You should have the following skills/experience:

* Proven experience in production or supply chain planning.

* Strong understanding of S&OP processes.

* Advanced ERP knowledge (Epicor, SAP, or similar).

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

* Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

* Lean / Continuous Improvement exposure.

What is On Offer

The Production Planner will receive a competitive basic salary of £42,000-£45,000 plus the opportunity to join a hugely successful & growing business. You will also get the following benefits:

* Private Medical insurance

* 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) with ability to purchase more

* 5% pension contribution,

* Yearly Bonus

* Early Finish Fridays

Reference: 225267165

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Production Planner

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Eccles, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£42k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Production Planner - £42,000-£45,000 + Annual Bonus + Private Medical + 33 Days Holiday + Early Finish Fridays + Market Leader + Benefits!

The Company
Our client are a market leading manufacturer who operate on a global basis. Due to continued expansion they have an excellent opportunity to join their business as a Production Planner.

The Role

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for leading the development, execution, and optimisation of short, medium, and long-term production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives. This role plays a critical part in the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and commercial priorities

Main duties include:

Production Planning & Execution

* Develop and manage short-, medium-, and long-term production schedules aligned to customer requirements and company targets.

* Lead daily and weekly planning cadence including production schedule reviews and progress tracking.

* Ensure effective plan execution and update schedules in response to changes.

* Oversee completion and closure of production jobs to maintain system accuracy.

S&OP Responsibilities

* Act as a key contributor to the monthly S&OP cycle including demand vs capacity balancing.

* Translate the agreed S&OP plan into a feasible production plan.

* Collaborate with Commercial teams to validate forecasts and demand.

* Identify and escalate risks including capacity constraints and supply issues.

* Provide data-driven insights to support S&OP decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Act as the interface between production, commercial, and supply chain teams.

* Coordinate workflow and prioritisation with commercial teams.Work with production to identify risks and improve schedules.

Systems & Process Development

* Support ERP improvement projects and integrations.

* Improve master data, planning parameters, and system logic.

* Drive standardised, system-led planning processes.

Performance & Reporting

* Develop and present KPIs including schedule adherence and OTIF.

* Analyse planning performance and identify improvements.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

* Act as a subject matter expert for planning processes.

* Promote Lean principles and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

The Production Planner will ideally have experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You should have the following skills/experience:

* Proven experience in production or supply chain planning.

* Strong understanding of S&OP processes.

* Advanced ERP knowledge (Epicor, SAP, or similar).

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

* Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

* Lean / Continuous Improvement exposure.

What is On Offer

The Production Planner will receive a competitive basic salary of £42,000-£45,000 plus the opportunity to join a hugely successful & growing business. You will also get the following benefits:

* Private Medical insurance

* 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) with ability to purchase more

* 5% pension contribution,

* Yearly Bonus

* Early Finish Fridays
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Reference: 225267165

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