Production Planner

Posted 12/05/2026 by AES

Location:
Herefordshire

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
Job Reference:
PE1408PP
Job ID:
225099672

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