Production Planner
Posted 12/05/2026 by AES
Production Planner
- Hereford
- Competitive Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
Drive Production. Improve Performance. Make an Impact.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing business investing heavily in its systems, operations and future growth.
This is a high-visibility role where you will take ownership of production scheduling, improve operational flow and help drive on-time delivery, efficiency and customer performance across the business.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers genuine opportunity to make a difference.
The Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and optimising manufacturing schedules to ensure customer demand, production targets and operational objectives are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively.
Working closely with Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams, you will play a key role in improving workflow, maximising resource utilisation and reducing delays.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage production schedules
- Ensure materials and resources are available to meet demand
- Monitor schedule adherence and production performance
- Improve workflow, planning efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Resolve production issues and scheduling conflicts proactively
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
- Help reduce lead times, waste and inventory levels
Skills & Experience
- Proven Production Planning / Scheduling experience
- APS / ERP / MRP systems experience
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Manufacturing or supply chain background
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent Benefits
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Modern Manufacturing Environment
- Opportunity to Influence Operational Improvements
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely add value and help shape manufacturing performance, apply today.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- asap
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- PE1408PP
- Job ID:
- 225099672
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