Production Planner – ManufacturingStoke-on-Trent | Permanent | Up to £45,000 + Generous Benefits
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent that is strengthening its planning function and is seeking a proactive, detail-driven planner to join the team.
The RoleReporting to the Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day execution of production planning and scheduling activities, ensuring plans are achievable, materials are aligned, and communication across departments is clear and timely.
Key Responsibilities*Maintain and manage a 6–8 week rolling production schedule
*Translate production plans into detailed, executable schedules
*Align material availability with production requirements
*Identify, communicate, and escalate material or capacity constraints
*Liaise daily with production to track progress and adjust plans
*Maintain accurate data within the MRP/ERP system
*Support sales order re-dating in line with capacity and availability
*Attend and contribute to production meetings
*Highlight risks to customer delivery and propose mitigation actions
*Track schedule adherence and production performance
*Support KPI reporting, forecasting, and data accuracy
*Coordinate NPI and production changeovers
*Ensure production documentation is accurate and timely
*Support continuous improvement initiatives
About You*Experience in production planning or scheduling
*Manufacturing background
*Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
*Strong Excel and MS Office skills
*High attention to detail
*Ability to manage multiple priorities
*Confident communicator with a proactive mindset
What’s on Offer*Salary up to £45,000
*Generous benefits scheme
*Permanent role within a stable manufacturing business
*High-visibility, influential planning position
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Easily commutable from:
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Lichfield, Rugeley, Cannock, Burntwood, Stone, Uttoxeter, Leek, Congleton, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Alsager, Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Whitchurch, Penkridge, Eccleshall, Cheadle (Staffordshire), and wider areas across Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire, all within approximately a 45-minute commute.