Production Planner – Manufacturing | Salary £38 – 45k + benefits | Location Croydon, South London
Our client is a well-established, global manufacturing business operating within a specialist, high-performance environment.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Production Planner to manage short-term production scheduling within a key part of the operation.
This is a permanent opportunity offering strong long-term development within a growing international organisation.
Production Planner – The Role
*You will manage short-term production plans across a 0–4 week horizon, ensuring customer demand is met while maintaining operational efficiency.
*Working closely with production, warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams, you will play a key role in coordinating schedules, monitoring performance, and managing risks across the planning cycle.
Key Responsibilities
*Create and maintain production schedules aligned to demand
*Monitor schedule adherence and resolve delays or risks
*Work closely with production and operational teams to ensure delivery
*Communicate effectively with logistics and customer service
*Monitor stock levels and support inventory planning
*Manage finished goods and quarantine stock
*Highlight capacity constraints and operational issues
*Track and report on planning performance
About You
*You will have experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.
*Experience in production planning or supply chain coordination
*Understanding of manufacturing processes
*ERP or MRP system experience and strong Excel skills
*Good organisation and attention to detail
*Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
*A proactive and solution-focused approach
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in a role offering real ownership and progression.
Please apply with your CV to be considered.