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Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are recruiting for a Production Planner to join a growing a manufacturing business based in the Preston area.

As Production Planner, your focus will be on planning production needs and managing inventory levels, ensuring products are ready on time by balancing materials availability with production schedules. Joining their purchasing & supply chain team, you'll work closely with the production, warehouse and logistics teams to …

Plan material requirements using production forecasts and customer demandMonitor warehouse inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stockAnalyse planning and inventory data to find ways to improve efficiencyLiaise with suppliers to ensure sourced products are delivered on time at competitive costs

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a planner, production scheduler or materials controller with a strong understanding of inventory management and material planning and ideally experience using ERP or MRP systems.

Offering a salary of £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, working hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday and the business offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), annual incentives, pension scheme and the opportunity to upskill and progress.

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted in person. Thank you and good luck!

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Planner - Manufacturing & Supply-chain

Kendal
£32,000 - £33,000 + Bonus Scheme

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Planner on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation based in the South Lakes, Kendal area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional to join a busy production environment where they will play a key role in coordinating manufacturing schedules, managing material availability and supporting on-time customer deliveries.

Benefits25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysCompany bonus schemeFree on-site parkingOngoing training and development opportunitiesStable and supportive working environmentThe Role

Reporting into the operations function, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring materials and resources are aligned with demand, and supporting the smooth flow of work throughout the manufacturing process.

Working closely with production, supply chain, stores and quality teams, you will help identify potential risks, resolve scheduling challenges and maintain accurate planning information within the business systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, update and manage short-term production schedules in line with customer requirements and operational priorities.Monitor work order progress and adjust plans to reflect changing production demands and resource availability.Track material requirements and collaborate with supply chain teams to proactively address shortages and delivery risks.Coordinate with production, warehouse and quality departments to ensure work is released and completed according to plan.Analyse planning and operational data to support effective decision-making and improve delivery performance.Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system information to support planning and inventory control activities.Communicate schedule changes, priorities and potential delays to key stakeholders across the business.Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, productivity and planning accuracy.Assist in the prioritisation and progression of components and assemblies through manufacturing processes.Produce planning reports and performance updates as required.About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a manufacturing planning or materials coordination environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting.

RequirementsExperience within a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Manufacturing Planner or similar role.Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.Understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling and material planning principles.Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements.Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.Interested?

If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for your next opportunity within a successful manufacturing business, please apply today or contact Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain for a confidential discussion

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Planner - Manufacturing & Supply-chain

Kendal
£32,000 - £33,000 + Bonus Scheme

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Planner on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation based in the South Lakes, Kendal area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional to join a busy production environment where they will play a key role in coordinating manufacturing schedules, managing material availability and supporting on-time customer deliveries.

Benefits25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysCompany bonus schemeFree on-site parkingOngoing training and development opportunitiesStable and supportive working environmentThe Role

Reporting into the operations function, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring materials and resources are aligned with demand, and supporting the smooth flow of work throughout the manufacturing process.

Working closely with production, supply chain, stores and quality teams, you will help identify potential risks, resolve scheduling challenges and maintain accurate planning information within the business systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, update and manage short-term production schedules in line with customer requirements and operational priorities.Monitor work order progress and adjust plans to reflect changing production demands and resource availability.Track material requirements and collaborate with supply chain teams to proactively address shortages and delivery risks.Coordinate with production, warehouse and quality departments to ensure work is released and completed according to plan.Analyse planning and operational data to support effective decision-making and improve delivery performance.Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system information to support planning and inventory control activities.Communicate schedule changes, priorities and potential delays to key stakeholders across the business.Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, productivity and planning accuracy.Assist in the prioritisation and progression of components and assemblies through manufacturing processes.Produce planning reports and performance updates as required.About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a manufacturing planning or materials coordination environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting.

RequirementsExperience within a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Manufacturing Planner or similar role.Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.Understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling and material planning principles.Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements.Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.Interested?

If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for your next opportunity within a successful manufacturing business, please apply today or contact Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain for a confidential discussion

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Production Planner
Exeter
Up to £35,000

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Exeter. We are seeking a Production Planner to support operational planning and scheduling within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with planning experience looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

The Role As Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating production activities, ensuring customer demand is met efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery targetsAnalysing orders, forecasts and capacity to ensure effective planning of operationsCoordinating daily production plans with shop floor teams and technical functionsMonitoring progress against plan and resolving any issues or delaysMaintaining accurate planning records, reports and inventory dataSupporting month-end reporting on capacity, output and material usageCollaborating with internal teams including operations, sales and materials management to ensure alignmentParticipating in daily and weekly planning meetings to review performance and prioritiesProviding support across wider operational functions when required

About You

Previous experience in a production planning, scheduling or supply chain roleStrong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detailConfident working with data, systems and planning toolsEffective communicator, able to work cross-functionally with different teamsProactive and solutions-focused approachStrong IT skills, including experience with ERP or planning systemsA background within manufacturing or engineering environments would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Salary up to £35,000Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme (up to 10% contributory)Bonus SchemeHealth Cash Plan and Life AssuranceHoliday: 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidaysDay shift working patternOpportunity to join a growing and supportive organisationExcellent opportunity for career development within manufacturing planning

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Butler Rose for more information.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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