At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate production schedules and optimise workflows in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a fast-paced sheet metal manufacturing business with a focus on efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring timely delivery of customer orders and maximising production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning or scheduling within a manufacturing setting is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
SourceCo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to join a fast-paced sheet metal manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner or scheduler to coordinate production activities, maximise efficiency, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time. Working closely with production, procurement, and commercial teams, you will play a key role in balancing workloads, optimising capacity, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
Salary: 32k - 40k per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 17:00
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate workflow across laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake, fabrication, welding, painting, and finishing departments.
- Monitor production progress, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and delays.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure materials are available in line with production requirements.
- Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to prioritise urgent and high-value customer orders.
- Maximise machine utilisation and labour efficiency to achieve production targets.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators including on-time delivery, lead times, capacity.
Production Planner employer: SourceCo Recruitment
SourceCo is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment, ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee development and continuous improvement, we offer competitive salaries and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Located in a fast-paced industry, our team members benefit from hands-on experience and opportunities for growth, making SourceCo a rewarding place to advance your career as a Production Planner.
