Production Planner

Production Planner

Hertfordshire
Monday to Friday + Excellent Benefits
Salary: £30,000-£38,000

We are seeking an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our client's manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with production planning experience who enjoys coordinating manufacturing schedules, managing priorities and ensuring customer orders are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans
Coordinate workflow across SMT, Assembly and Test departments
Balance production workloads against capacity, priorities and customer delivery requirements
Monitor production progress, work in progress (WIP) and schedule adherence
Identify bottlenecks, delays and delivery risks, supporting recovery plans where required
Liaise with Production, Quality, Engineering and Test teams to ensure efficient workflow
Track and report production KPIs to support planning and performance
Ensure materials and resources are aligned with production schedules
Maintain accurate production planning data and schedules
Support improvements to production planning processes and operational efficiency
Maintain a structured and organised approach to production planning

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or similar planning role
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing production demands
Experience analysing production data and using KPIs to support planning decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Good problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach
Experience working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel would be advantageous
Experience within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment is desirableIf you're looking to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a real impact on production performance and delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for this Production Planner opportunity or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed