Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (Negotiable, dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• State-of-the-art machine shop equipped with brand new CNC machine tools and the latest equipment/software.?
• Transparent and inclusive management and working environment.?
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays.?
• Company pension scheme.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied.?

Company Profile
A precision CNC manufacturing company based in Hertfordshire, operating a high-performance engineering facility that serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, defence, motorsport, and robotics. The company is committed to quality and precision, utilising advanced machine tools in a modern, clean working environment.?

Job Profile
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join the production team within a high-specification CNC machining environment. This role is responsible for coordinating and scheduling production activities to ensure the timely delivery of components to customers. The focus is on structured planning using standard operating procedures and interdepartmental inputs—no deep technical expertise is required, but a strong grasp of scheduling and communication is key.?

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Review & Delivery Commitment

• Collate inputs from Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams.?
• Assess customer requirements and internal capacity using process flowcharts.?
• Propose realistic delivery dates based on structured planning methodologies.?
• Maintain a documented audit trail of all contract reviews and planning decisions.?

2. Production Schedule Creation & Maintenance

• Generate detailed production schedules, breaking down jobs into operations with clear priorities and deadlines.?
• Adjust schedules based on real-time changes or disruptions in workflow.?

3. Capacity & Resource Planning

• Monitor machine and labour availability, balancing workloads effectively.?
• Identify potential bottlenecks early and escalate where necessary.?
• Prioritise production according to delivery commitments and operational constraints.?

4. Cross-Functional Communication

• Collaborate daily with Team Leaders, Workshop Supervisors, Engineering, and Purchasing departments.?
• Communicate changes to delivery or production schedules clearly and promptly.?
• Report any delays in material or tooling availability to relevant stakeholders.?

5. System & Data Management

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of job data within the MRP system.?
• Routinely review and revise the schedule to reflect the latest operational conditions.?
• Log all changes to production plans, including rationale.?

6. Process Adherence

• Follow structured procedures and planning flowcharts to guide decision-making.?
• Apply logical reasoning to overcome scheduling challenges without technical intervention.?
• Escalate any non-standard or technical issues to relevant departments.?

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.?
• Logical thinker with excellent time management.?
• Proficient in MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.?
• Experience working in a manufacturing, logistics, or production planning environment.?
• Familiarity with machining processes (advantageous but not essential).?
• Comfortable working within a structured, process-driven environment.?

Hours of Work:

• Full-time (Monday to Friday)?
• 40hrs per week.
• 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Office-based role with regular interaction across departments?.

This is a great opportunity for a methodical and detail-oriented planner to join a leading CNC manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring smooth and timely production operations.


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