Production Planner

Production Planner - Ringwood | Up to £40,000 and a fantastic benefits package.

We're recruiting for a Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing business in Ringwood. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Planner to play a key role in keeping production running smoothly while joining a company known for quality, innovation, and long-term career development.

You'll enjoy:

• Salary up to £40,000
• 6% employer pension contribution (with 5% employee contribution)
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Medicash health scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexitime system to support your work-life balance
• The chance to join a stable and growing manufacturing business

As the Production Scheduler, you'll be responsible for coordinating work orders and ensuring production plans align with business priorities.

• Create, plan, and route works orders through the manufacturing process
• Generate and maintain production routes within the ERP system
• Review raw material and component requirements
• Release works orders daily in line with capacity and priorities
• Prepare drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Create and review Bill of Materials (BOM) reports
• Identify and correct planning and BOM data errors
• Process engineering change requests
• Support make-or-buy decisions with Engineering and Purchasing
• Communicate production priorities and progress to shop floor teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience in a production planning or manufacturing planning role
• Experience using MRP or ERP systems within a manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOM structures
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems
• A strong awareness of health and safety practices

If you're looking for your next Production Planner role in Ringwood, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected manufacturer where your planning expertise will make a real impact. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Ringwood
Role │ Production Planner

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