Production Planner
| Company: | ProTech Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4NW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Production Planner
HertfordshireMonday to Friday + Excellent BenefitsSalary: £30,000-£38,000
We are seeking an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our client's manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with production planning experience who enjoys coordinating manufacturing schedules, managing priorities and ensuring customer orders are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain daily and weekly production plans
- Coordinate workflow across SMT, Assembly and Test departments
- Balance production workloads against capacity, priorities and customer delivery requirements
- Monitor production progress, work in progress (WIP) and schedule adherence
- Identify bottlenecks, delays and delivery risks, supporting recovery plans where required
- Liaise with Production, Quality, Engineering and Test teams to ensure efficient workflow
- Track and report production KPIs to support planning and performance
- Ensure materials and resources are aligned with production schedules
- Maintain accurate production planning data and schedules
- Support improvements to production planning processes and operational efficiency
- Maintain a structured and organised approach to production planning
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or similar planning role
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing production demands
- Experience analysing production data and using KPIs to support planning decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach
- Experience working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel would be advantageous
- Experience within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment is desirable
If you're looking to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a real impact on production performance and delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for this Production Planner opportunity or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead for more information.