Our engineering and manufacturing client is looking for a Production Planner and is open to someone with practical manufacturing experience who would like to move into planning. You might currently work in machining, assembly, fabrication, production, stores or a team leader role. If you enjoy organising work, solving problems and keeping things moving, this could be an opportunity to take your career in a different direction. The role Working closely with production, purchasing, stores and engineering colleagues, you will help ensure the factory has the materials, information and priorities needed to deliver work on time. Your responsibilities will include: * Preparing work orders and organising manufacturing documentation. * Helping to schedule production and track progress. * Coordinating with stores and purchasing on material availability. * Speaking with supervisors and colleagues to resolve production delays. * Keeping systems updated as work moves through the factory. * Using your practical knowledge to help improve production flow. About you We are open to people from different manufacturing backgrounds. You do not need to have held a Production Planner title or have a degree to be considered. Your understanding of how work moves through a factory could provide a useful foundation. You may already help organise jobs, check materials, update records or respond when priorities change. Being comfortable with computers, taking care with detail and communicating well with colleagues will help you make the move into planning. Experience with Excel or a manufacturing system would be useful, although knowledge of a particular software package is not essential
Production Planner - Manufacturing Background in Whitburn employer: Isaac Gracie
Isaac Gracie is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, where Quality Assurance Leads can thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and continuous improvement, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members are equipped to meet both customer and regulatory needs effectively. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides unique advantages such as access to industry-leading resources and a supportive network of professionals dedicated to quality excellence.
