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Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Irvine KA11
Department: Production
Reporting to: Production Manager

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team following the departure of a valued team member. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a production background, including junior candidates looking to develop their career within a supportive and structured environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, deadlines are met, and products are manufactured to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

Planning production schedules and ensuring deadlines are consistently met

Monitoring and ensuring KPIs are achieved

Working closely and directly with production lines on a day-to-day basis

Ensuring all products meet quality and specification standards

Supporting continuous improvement across the production process

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Background in a production or manufacturing environment

Junior candidates will be considered

Experience within steel manufacturing is highly advantageous

Strong organisational and planning skills

Ability to work hands-on with production teams

Good attention to detail and quality standards

Training & Progression

Supportive approach to training and development

Opportunity to gain further qualifications

Clear progression pathway with potential to move into a Supervisor role

Package & Benefits

Salary: £34,740 per annum

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Shift Pattern: Days

Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Life Assurance: 3x annual salary

Health: Healthcare package included

Overtime or shift allowance: [if applicable]

If you're looking to develop your career in production planning with real progression opportunities in a supportive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you