Production Planner
4 days ago
Cambridge
Production Planner – Manufacturing Location: Cambridge Salary: £30,000 per annum Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Our client, a leading manufacturing business based in Cambridge, is looking for a proactive Production Planner to join their growing team. The Role As Production Planner, you’ll be the link between sales, procurement, and manufacturing — ensuring production schedules are met efficiently, on time, and to customer requirements. You’ll coordinate resources, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed to keep operations flowing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain daily/weekly production schedules, • Coordinate materials and resources to meet customer orders, • Monitor manufacturing progress and resolve scheduling issues, • Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams, • Analyse capacity and workload to optimise efficiency, • Maintain accurate production data and reports About You • Previous experience in a production planning or scheduling role, ideally within manufacturing, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Proficient in Excel and ERP/MRP systems, • Excellent communication skills, able to work cross-functionally, • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach