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JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Planner
LOCATION: Derby
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (flexible depending on production needs)
PAY: up to £30,000 per year (depending on experience)

Frontline Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading manufacturer in engineering and automation solutions. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling manufacturing activities across machining, laser cutting and folding, fabrication, and electrical/mechanical assembly, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal material usage, and timely delivery of products.

BENEFITS

* Competitive salary

* Company pension scheme

* Free on-site parking

* Convenient location close to shops, cafes, and transport links

* Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and grow your skills

* Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

THE ROLE

* Plan and prepare production schedules for each manufacturing cell, monitoring and tracking KPIs

* Drive the overall manufacturing plan to meet customer forecasted delivery schedules

* Liaise with the Stores Team to identify material requirements and availability to achieve schedules

* Analyse production specifications and manufacturing data to establish material, tooling, and resource requirements

* Plan sequences for machining, laser cutting/folding, fabrication, and assembly to maximise efficiency

* Expedite operations that delay schedules and adjust plans to meet unforeseen conditions

* Prepare manufacturing reports highlighting deviations from schedules and impacts on the overall plan

* Generate accurate manufacturing schedules, purchasing requisitions, and respond to project orders and forecasts

* Support team attitudes to meet customer expectations, including handling enquiries and administrative/commercial tasks

* Coordinate activities across adjoining teams to ensure operational efficiency

* Liaise with Sales and Stores teams on delivery and availability issues

THE REQUIREMENTS

* MRP/ERP systems experience (essential)

* Engineering manufacturing-related qualification (essential)

* Advanced Excel skills (essential)

* Previous experience in a planning or scheduling role (preferable)

* Strong planning skills with flexibility to adapt to project changes

* Effective communication and influencing skills

* Team player with a focus on operational efficiency

* Proficient IT skills

You’ll be joining a respected manufacturer at the forefront of engineering innovation, with a clear path to develop your planning expertise in a modern, supportive environment.

Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion