We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is seeking a Production Planner and Controller to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role in driving production performance, inventory optimisation, and on-time delivery across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with production, engineering, procurement, and customer-facing teams, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient scheduling and operational excellence. Production Planner and ControllerPermanentSalary dependent on experienceWorking hours - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekGloucester (with occasional travel to other UK sites) Production Planner and ControllerJob Description Develop and manage production schedules to ensure customer demand and operational targets are met Monitor inventory levels and material availability, working closely with procurement to minimise shortages and delays Analyse forecasts, customer orders, and capacity requirements to optimise production planning Track production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency Act as a key liaison between production, supply chain, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure clear communication and on-time delivery Production Planner and ControllerEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations ..... full job details .....