Job Description

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (flexible depending on production needs)
PAY: up to 30,000 per year (depending on experience)
Frontline Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading manufacturer in engineering and automation solutions. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team.
In this role, you'll be responsible for planning and scheduling manufacturing activities across machining, laser cutting and folding, fabrication, and electrical/mechanical assembly, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal material usage, and timely delivery of products.
BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient location close to shops, cafes, and transport links
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and grow your skills
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

THE ROLE

• Plan and prepare production schedules for each manufacturing cell, monitoring and tracking KPIs
• Drive the overall manufacturing plan to meet customer forecasted delivery schedules
• Liaise with the Stores Team to identify material requirements and availability to achieve schedules
• Analyse production specifications and manufacturing data to establish material, tooling, and resource requirements
• Plan sequences for machining, laser cutting/folding, fabrication, and assembly to maximise efficiency
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust plans to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepare manufacturing reports highlighting deviations from schedules and impacts on the overall plan
• Generate accurate manufacturing schedules, purchasing requisitions, and respond to project orders and forecasts
• Support team attitudes to meet customer expectations, including handling enquiries and administrative/commercial tasks
• Coordinate activities across adjoining teams to ensure operational efficiency
• Liaise with Sales and Stores teams on delivery and availability issues

THE REQUIREMENTS

• MRP/ERP systems experience (essential)
• Engineering manufacturing-related qualification (essential)
• Advanced Excel skills (essential)
• Previous experience in a planning or scheduling role (preferable)
• Strong planning skills with flexibility to adapt to project changes
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Team player with a focus on operational efficiency
• Proficient IT skills

You'll be joining a respected manufacturer at the forefront of engineering innovation, with a clear path to develop your planning expertise in a modern, supportive environment.
Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. , ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8')]
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