Production Planner

Production PlannerManufacturing & PackagingMultiple Production LinesFast-Paced EnvironmentLocationMilton Keynes (MK2) on-site role with some flexibilitySalary£33,000 - £36,000ContractPermanentHoursFull-timeSectorManufacturing & PackagingThe OpportunityWere recruiting a Production Planner for a well-established, fast-moving manufacturer based in Southern part of Milton Keynes. This is a business that supplies critical packaging into global markets where on-time delivery isnt a target, its a requirement.This role sits at the centre of the operation. Youll be the person who keeps all the threads in play converting customer orders into production plans, managing material availability across multiple lines, and making sure that when something shifts (and it will), the schedule adapts without missing a beat.If youre the kind of planner who owns their schedule rather than just administers it, and you thrive when there are six things moving at once this is the role for you.What Youll Be DoingRunning daily production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines dry assembly and wet machine productionConverting incoming customer and sales orders into executable production plans via MRPMonitoring material availability and coordinating with Procurement to stay ahead of shortagesManaging capacity across labour, machinery, and production lines flagging constraints before they become problemsTracking machine OEE and customer on-time delivery (OTD) performance, producing monthly KPI reportingPreparing capacity data for monthly SIOP review reporting out to the Planning Manager and wider leadership teamWorking closely with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, and Transport daily communicating schedule changes clearly and quicklyMaintaining accurate planning data within SAP (ERP/MRP)Joining the 8:30am daily operations meeting the heartbeat of the dayWhat Were Looking ForYoull have at least two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment ideally somewhere fast-paced with multiple lines running simultaneously. FMCG, food, aerospace, packaging, or industrial assembly are all strong backgrounds for this role.Essential:Minimum 2 years experience in a production planning or supply chain planning role within manufacturingHands-on MRP/ERP experience SAP preferred, but strong MRP competency in any system is the key requirementProven ability to manage multiple production lines simultaneously without losing control of the scheduleCalm, precise, and decisive under pressure you adjust quickly when things change without letting the whole plan unravelStrong communicator across all levels as comfortable on the shop floor as you are in a management meetingProficient in Excel; confident producing and presenting KPI dataDesirable:Experience with S&OP or SIOP planning processesFamiliarity with OEE tracking and continuous improvement methodologiesBackground in packaging, cold-chain, or supply into regulated industriesThe EnvironmentThis is a busy, open operations office things move quickly and the day rarely goes exactly to plan. Youll be working closely with a small, tight-knit team and interfacing with virtually every department in the building. The business values people who get things done, communicate well, and take ownership.The CEO walks the shop floor. Decisions get made. If you want to be the architect of how production runs day-to-day, this is that role.How to ApplyApply now with your up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.This role is being managed by a specialist recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client. The employer name will be disclosed at the first conversation stage.TPBN1_UKTJ