Production Planner
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 27 July 2026
Apply NowJRS Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Production Planner to join their production team in Sheffield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Production Planner with experience using ERP/MRP systems to play a key role in production scheduling, customer communication and ensuring on-time delivery performance across a busy manufacturing environment.
The Successful Production Planner – Package:
* £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
* Permanent days position
* Monday to Friday
* Long-term career opportunity
* Supportive manufacturing environment
The Successful Production Planner – Role:
* Produce and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
* Ensure production plans meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets
* Process daily production time bookings and maintain accurate production data
* Monitor raw material availability and production capacity
* Liaise with production teams to resolve scheduling issues and minimise downtime
* Provide customers with regular updates on live production orders
* Coordinate transport plans and respond to schedule changes
* Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries
* Review production documentation before release
* Collect and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for VAT compliance
* Scan and file production paperwork for audit purposes
* Raise purchase orders when required
* Monitor inventory levels and production capacity using ERP/MRP systems
* Support quality standards while responding to changing production demands
* Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of supply chain or equipment disruptions
The Successful Production Planner – Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
* Excellent production scheduling and planning experience
* Understanding of inventory management and production capacity planning
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal departments
* Experience raising purchase orders and managing production documentation
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised Production Planner looking to join a growing engineering business where you'll play a key role in delivering production performance and maintaining excellent customer service
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Production Planner with experience using ERP/MRP systems to play a key role in production scheduling, customer communication and ensuring on-time delivery performance across a busy manufacturing environment.
The Successful Production Planner – Package:
* £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
* Permanent days position
* Monday to Friday
* Long-term career opportunity
* Supportive manufacturing environment
The Successful Production Planner – Role:
* Produce and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
* Ensure production plans meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets
* Process daily production time bookings and maintain accurate production data
* Monitor raw material availability and production capacity
* Liaise with production teams to resolve scheduling issues and minimise downtime
* Provide customers with regular updates on live production orders
* Coordinate transport plans and respond to schedule changes
* Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries
* Review production documentation before release
* Collect and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for VAT compliance
* Scan and file production paperwork for audit purposes
* Raise purchase orders when required
* Monitor inventory levels and production capacity using ERP/MRP systems
* Support quality standards while responding to changing production demands
* Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of supply chain or equipment disruptions
The Successful Production Planner – Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
* Excellent production scheduling and planning experience
* Understanding of inventory management and production capacity planning
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal departments
* Experience raising purchase orders and managing production documentation
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised Production Planner looking to join a growing engineering business where you'll play a key role in delivering production performance and maintaining excellent customer service