Job description

Vickerstock is working in partnership with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Production Planning Specialist. This is a key role within the operations team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of production schedules and play a central part in ensuring customer demand is met efficiently and consistently.

This position would suit someone with a strong background in production planning or scheduling with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits include:

Up to 10% bonus
9% employer pension contribution
Private Medical
Group Life Insurance

The Role

Translating monthly supply plans into detailed daily and weekly production schedules
Planning and allocating work orders across production lines to meet output, cost, safety, and quality targets
Monitoring production performance and adjusting schedules to manage backlogs, material constraints, labour availability, or design changes
Ensuring materials, people, tools, and equipment are in place to support production plans
Raising and managing work orders and purchase requests aligned to production requirements
Reviewing production specifications and capacity data to optimise manufacturing processes
Analysing machine and operator loading to maximise efficiency and throughput
Monitoring production data to ensure smooth material flow across the plant
Supporting a safe, well-organised, and positive working environment
Using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address non-conforming processes

About You

A degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
3 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar manufacturing role
A strong understanding of capacity planning, resource utilisation, and material flow
Experience working closely with supply planning and production teams
Proficiency in ERP and production planning systems

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Michael Irwin today or apply via the link provided.