Production Planner

Production Planner

Location: Eye, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Eye. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner or someone looking to develop their planning career within a busy and fast-paced production environment.

Working closely with the Senior Production Planner and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are maintained efficiently, materials are available when required, and customer demands are met on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient workflow across the manufacturing operation.

• Utilise the company's ERP system to manage production plans, maintain stock accuracy, and ensure all data remains up to date.

• Plan, schedule, release and progress work orders through the production process.

• Liaise with production, purchasing, stores and other departments to ensure smooth operational performance.

• Identify potential bottlenecks, delays or shortages and proactively implement solutions.

• Monitor production progress and communicate any issues that may impact delivery schedules.

• Maintain accurate planning records and system data.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and production functions.

• Deliver excellent service and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner or similar role.

• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong ERP/MRP system experience.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

• Good IT and administrative skills.

• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• Opportunity to further develop planning and ERP expertise.

• Supportive team environment.

• Long-term career prospects within a successful manufacturing business.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on production performance while developing your planning career, we'd love to hear from you.