Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER OPPORTUNITY Location: Bridlington Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £35,000 Job Summary We are representing a Production Planner opportunity on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and strong alignment with customer requirements. Working closely with Operations, Purchasing and Sales, you will play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the fulfilment process. Main Duties * Coordinate production workflow across multiple product lines. * Develop a strong understanding of all manufacturing areas and take ownership of planning responsibilities for at least two. * Plan and prioritise operations to maximise performance and minimise delays. * Support with resource planning across staffing, equipment and raw materials. * Assist with shift scheduling and staff allocation based on production needs. * Monitor production progress, ensuring targets and deadlines are met. * Address issues promptly to minimise disruption. * Capture key output and performance metrics. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date production plans. * Produce regular status and performance reports. * Collaborate cross-functionally across all levels. * Review planning processes to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities. * Identify production issues and coordinate resolutions. * Support improvements to on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance. Person Specification * Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. * Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines. * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment