Production Planner

Production Planner | Littlehampton | Up to £35,000

A motivated and dynamic Production Planner is required to join a globally recongised manufacturer who supply products to a wide range of engineering industries.

The successful candidate will take on a high level of autonomy and play a key role in optimising production processes and ensuring seamless supply chain management. Collaborating closely with the Production Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating across departments to ensure timely product delivery.
• Creating and implementing comprehensive production plans to meet both short-, mid-, and long-term objectives.
• Designing a matrix to accompany production plans, and overseeing the creation and monitoring of company KPIs.
• Ensuring customer demands are met in full, on time, and efficiently.
• Maintaining effective communication with both the customer support and operations teams.
• Proactively managing the order book to ensure smooth workflow.

 Opportunity

• Take on a highly visible, autonomous role with significant global impact.
• Drive organisational change and transform production processes while establishing and monitoring KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation.
• Enjoy long-term progression opportunities and recognition for impactful contributions.
• Benefit from a modernised work environment, with office transformation plans underway.

Package and Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
• Additional benefits

Working Arrangements

• Office-based role at the Littlehampton site, with work scheduled five days a week.
• Enjoy an early finish every Friday.

 Essential Criteria

• Proven background in Production/Materials Planning (Essential).
• Experience working in manufacturing or production environments where products are created or manufactured (Essential).
• Strong understanding of material flow (Essential).
• A driven individual with a desire for long-term progression (Essential).

How the apply for the Production Planner role

If you are interested in the Production Planner role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Supply Chain Planner, Materials Planner, Production Scheduler, Operations Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Inventory Planner, Logistics Planner, Production Coordinator, Scheduling Coordinator, Demand Planner, and Supply Chain Coordinator

About Ford & Stanley group
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