Production Planner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Swadlincote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Production Planning Scheduling ERP/MRP (SAP) Excel (Formulas, Macros, Queries) Attention to Detail Customer Service Supply Chain Coordination KPI Reporting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Production Planner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting on behalf of our Client in Swadlincote for a Production Planner to join their friendly team on a Permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable Company who value each one of their employees and offer some excellent benefits!

Job Benefits

  • 5% Annual Company bonus paid based on Company profit and performance
  • 40 hour working week
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
  • Fantastic training opportunities
  • Discounted shopping
  • Employer Pension contribution – up to a maximum of 12%
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life assurance x 4 annual earnings
  • Health insurance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Canteen facility on site & free tea / coffee

Responsibilities

  • Monitor customers and affiliates orders, confirm shipment dates and plan production
  • Plan and schedule production of goods in line with demand and capacity
  • Respond to customers and affiliates queries
  • Collaborate with Production, Distribution and Transport Teams to ensure that orders are shipped as planned
  • To solve issues, communicate and work with the relevant teams (Distribution, Transport, Production, Customer Care, Quality Control and Maintenance)
  • Achieve and maintain service level targets
  • Monitor slow moving stock and plan rework and implement solutions
  • Maintain and report KPI’s
  • Implement opportunities for improvement
  • Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices
  • Provide departmental cover across all planning functions

Person Specification / Qualification

  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within a similar role is preferred
  • A background in manufacturing or FMCG would be beneficial
  • Previous experience with production planning or scheduling would be beneficial
  • Must be able to use Excel formulas and maintain complex spreadsheets – experience with macros and queries preferred
  • ERP/MRP experience in SAP preferable but not essential
  • Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail

Additional Details

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Location: Swadlincote
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm – 30 minute break
Base Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Date posted: May 5, 2026

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