The Role

As a Production Planning Administrator, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that customer orders are scheduled accurately and efficiently, while keeping our machines running at their best. You’ll juggle deadlines, machine capabilities, stock levels, and changing priorities – all while staying composed and focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective Scheduling & Planning
  • Create and manage daily and weekly production plans.
  • Ensure jobs are sequenced correctly for efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime.
  • Work closely with production, sales, and customer service teams to adapt plans as priorities shift.
• Customer Service & Delivery Performance
  • Monitor order progress and support high service levels.
  • Flag issues early and help keep communication clear and proactive.
• Data & Accuracy
  • Maintain precise planning data and ensure systems reflect real-time status.
  • Review job tickets, specs, and machine capabilities to avoid errors.
• Problem Solving & Resilience
  • Respond calmly when challenges arise – machine breakdowns, urgent orders, last‑minute changes.
  • Help find practical solutions that keep production on track.

What They Are Looking For

• Experience in production planning or scheduling (manufacturing or corrugated is a bonus).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm, steady, and reliable under pressure – able to prioritise and adapt quickly.
• Comfortable working with data, production systems, and fast-moving information.
• A team player who communicates clearly and works well across departments.

Salary & Shift

£31,200 – £33,150 per annum. Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

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