Production Planner 

Full-Time | Permanent
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced Production Planner, Production Scheduler, Manufacturing Planner or Operations Planner looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for a highly organised and detail-focused Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing business delivering high-quality precision products to a wide range of industries. This is a key role within the operations team, supporting production efficiency, on-time delivery and effective workload coordination across the business.

This role would suit candidates with experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, capacity planning or ERP-driven production coordination.

The Role – Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and optimising production schedules to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and effectively.

You will work closely with production, purchasing, engineering and management teams to ensure materials, labour and machine capacity are aligned to deliver smooth production flow and on-time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed production schedules in line with customer demand and delivery deadlines
• Coordinate workloads across manufacturing departments to optimise capacity and efficiency
• Liaise with production, purchasing and management teams to ensure material and labour availability
• Monitor job progress through the factory and adjust schedules where required
• Identify production bottlenecks and proactively communicate risks, delays or capacity issues
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems relating to production planning and scheduling
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow, efficiency and productivity
• Assist in achieving on-time delivery targets and operational performance KPIs
• Work closely with internal teams to improve production visibility and planning accuracy

Production Planner Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or Manufacturing Planning role
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow and capacity planning
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office packages
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt plans to changing priorities
• Experience within engineering manufacturing is advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per year
• New starter incentive payment
• Shorter working day on Fridays
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Secure, full-time permanent position within a growing manufacturing business

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Production Scheduler or Operations Planner looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Buyer 

Full-Time | Permanent
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing?

We are recruiting for a proactive and commercially aware Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in high-quality precision products for a wide range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will play a key role in procurement, supplier management, stock control and supply chain performance.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience in manufacturing procurement, engineering purchasing, materials sourcing, or supply chain coordination.

The Role – Buyer / Procurement Specialist

As Buyer, you will support the day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities across the business, ensuring raw materials, subcontract services and consumables are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production schedules.

You will work closely with production, engineering, stores and suppliers to maintain strong supplier relationships, improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, engineering consumables and subcontract services
• Source competitive quotations from suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and supply agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved
• Monitor stock levels and material availability to support manufacturing and production schedules
• Track supplier performance, delivery times and quality standards
• Resolve supply chain and purchasing issues quickly and effectively
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects across procurement and supply chain functions
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, ERP/MRP system updates and supplier documentation
• Collaborate closely with production, operations and finance teams

Buyer Requirements

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role within manufacturing or engineering
• Experience purchasing raw materials, engineering components or industrial products
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and production planning
• Experience using ERP systems, MRP systems and Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of engineering materials, industrial manufacturing or production processes would be advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 per year
• New starter incentive payment
• Shorter working day on Fridays
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Planner or Manufacturing Buyer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.