Production Planner

JRS Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Production Planner to join their production team in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Production Planner with experience using ERP/MRP systems to play a key role in production scheduling, customer communication and ensuring on-time delivery performance across a busy manufacturing environment.

The Successful Production Planner – Package:

• £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Permanent days position
• Monday to Friday
• Long-term career opportunity
• Supportive manufacturing environment

The Successful Production Planner – Role:

• Produce and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
• Ensure production plans meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets
• Process daily production time bookings and maintain accurate production data
• Monitor raw material availability and production capacity
• Liaise with production teams to resolve scheduling issues and minimise downtime
• Provide customers with regular updates on live production orders
• Coordinate transport plans and respond to schedule changes
• Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries
• Review production documentation before release
• Collect and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for VAT compliance
• Scan and file production paperwork for audit purposes
• Raise purchase orders when required
• Monitor inventory levels and production capacity using ERP/MRP systems
• Support quality standards while responding to changing production demands
• Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of supply chain or equipment disruptions

The Successful Production Planner – Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
• Excellent production scheduling and planning experience
• Understanding of inventory management and production capacity planning
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal departments
• Experience raising purchase orders and managing production documentation
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised Production Planner looking to join a growing engineering business where you'll play a key role in delivering production performance and maintaining excellent customer service.