Production Planner

1 month ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom We Are Adam Full time

Production Planner


Location: Rochdale

Full Time: Permanent

Salary: £35k to £40k DOE

On site


We are seeking a skilled Production Planner to join a Manchester based, well known manufacturing company. The right candidate will oversee and streamline our client’s production workflow, ensuring they meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. In this role, you will work closely with teams across Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations to drive an efficient production process, accurate demand forecasting, and effective resource management. The ideal candidate will bring experience with SAP and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.


The Role:

  • Plan production requirements based on sales orders, ensuring timely and efficient output to meet customer expectations.
  • Adjust manufacturing orders according to SAP reorder points, aligned with forecasted needs.
  • Conduct monthly stock level reviews, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal levels while minimising stockouts and overstock.
  • Recommend and adjust batch sizes as needed to improve production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop a rolling 13-month forecast each month to guide production planning and purchasing requirements.
  • Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
  • Analyse machine utilisation metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and maximise manufacturing capacity.
  • Lead daily operations meetings to discuss production schedules, address challenges, and set priorities.
  • Set manufacturing orders to finished status, verifying all lines are issued and received correctly and ensuring accurate costings.


Who are we looking for?


  • Proficient in using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems to manage production orders and inventory.
  • Demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Background in lean manufacturing or involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced Excel skills for forecasting and analysing data.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities..


Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles


We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.


Interested? Please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you


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