Production Planner
3 days ago
Beverley
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to take ownership of planning, coordination, and logistics in a fast-growing design-led manufacturing business? This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring operational flow and delivery excellence at Naturewall , a UK manufacturer with global ambitions. Emmerson Kitney is a leading partnership-led recruitment agency seeking a Production Planner for Naturewall. This role offers high visibility within a creative, sustainability-focused brand where precision planning and communication drive success. WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT Central to Operations Youll sit at the heart of Operations, acting as the link between production, supply, finance, ecommerce, commercial, and dispatch making sure everyone is working to the same clear plan. High Impact & Visibility Youll own and integrate production planning, material readiness, and logistics coordination so the factory always has the right materials, in the right place, at the right time, and orders leave on time. Creative & Growing Brand Naturewall is an innovative interiors business blending natural design and UK-made craftsmanship. Youll help shape operational excellence as the company scales. Operational Ownership From production schedules and capacity modelling through to inbound containers and outbound courier/pallet planning, this role covers the full manufacturing and logistics cycle. Career Growth Potential Work alongside senior leaders in a growing, design-driven company with opportunities to develop into wider operations, planning, or supply chain leadership roles. WHAT YOULL BE DOING Production Planning & Scheduling Build, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production plans across all lines. Translate forecasts, sales orders, and campaign uplift into clear, executable schedules within the ERP system. Balance labour, capacity, and materials to maximise throughput and achieve OTIF targets. Lead daily production handovers, ensuring clarity on priorities, risks, and constraints. Material Readiness & Inventory Coordination Own the material readiness view over a 26 week horizon. Work with Supply & Logistics to ensure zero downtime from material shortages. Validate stock levels, highlight risks early, and support decisions on safety stocks and priorities. Support container arrivals, including booking, prioritisation, and put-away to keep stock flowing smoothly. Logistics Planning (Inbound & Outbound) Coordinate inbound deliveries in line with the production plan and warehouse capacity. Plan for Cat A containers, labour, shunts, and storage so goods are processed efficiently. Align finished goods availability with courier and pallet schedules for trade and ecommerce orders. Monitor transport performance, resolve delivery issues, and feed logistics constraints back into production plans. Labour & Capacity Planning Model weekly capacity by line and product family. Align headcount, shift patterns, and overtime with production priorities and peak weeks. Support labour allocation decisions with clear data on demand, capacity, and utilisation. KPI Tracking & Continuous Improvement Own weekly reporting on plan accuracy, material readiness, OTIF, logistics flow, utilisation, yield/FPY, and waste. Use data to drive corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Maintain planning and logistics documentation, ensuring processes are clear, repeatable, and scalable. Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Supply, Finance, Ecommerce, Commercial, and Dispatch to ensure smooth end-to-end flow. Provide clear, proactive communication on changes, risks, and opportunities across the operation. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE No surprises materials, schedules, and logistics are aligned and visible. Zero downtime from avoidable material shortages. Production and dispatch aligned with 95%+ OTIF performance. Containers and inbound loads processed efficiently and on plan. Full visibility of capacity, risks, and constraints, with clear actions in place. WHAT YOULL BRING Experience in planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations (typically 3+ years in a production planning or manufacturing coordination role). Proven success improving planning accuracy, material flow, and delivery/OTIF performance. Experience coordinating transport and logistics with multiple carriers or pallet networks. Strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills; confident interpreting and communicating data to different audiences. Highly organised, calm under pressure, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A clear, confident communicator able to work effectively across the shop floor, operations, and leadership teams. A practical problem solver who is cross-functional, proactive, and focused on making things run better every week. WHY EMMERSON KITNEY? At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. Youre not just another candidate youre a professional with ambitions, and were here to help you achieve them. We work in true partnership with employers, understanding their culture, leadership, and opportunities to ensure the perfect fit. Our approach means we stay involved from introduction to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience and powerful outcomes for both candidate and client. WHAT NEXT? If youre ready to take the next step as a Production Planner and want to join a forward-thinking, design-led manufacturer, wed love to talk. Call Rebecca Shipley on 01482 628808 TPBN1_UKTJ
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