Production Planner

We’re supporting an established and growing engineering business in their search for an experienced Production Planner to join their manufacturing team. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of temporary and permanent structures for major events and industrial applications, delivering high-quality engineered solutions to a wide range of well-known clients. This role will play a key part in coordinating production activity across a busy engineering department, ensuring materials, capacity and schedules are aligned to meet customer demand. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Stock Control, Sales and Design teams, you’ll use MRP planning tools and data analysis to drive efficiency, maintain production flow and support continuous improvement. Production Planner (MRP) Permanent 37.5 hours per week Salary: £40,000 - £47,500 (DOE) Christchurch Production Planner Key Responsibilities • Manage and optimise MRP system data (MS Dynamics), ensuring accurate planning, forecasting and production scheduling • Develop and adjust detailed production plans based on customer demand, resource availability and manufacturing capacity • Monitor daily production performance, proactively identifying delays or issues and implementing solutions to minimise disruption • Analyse production, efficiency and inventory data to identify trends, improve processes and support cost reduction initiatives • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to coordinate priorities, improve workflows and support continuous operational improvement Production Planner Requirements • Previous experience as a Production Planner within an SME manufacturing or engineering environment • Strong understanding of production planning principles and manufacturing processes • Extensive experience using MRP systems (MS Dynamics experience highly advantageous) • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make practical recommendations • Confident communicator, able to coordinate across multiple departments and professionally challenge decisions when necessary • Proactive and adaptable approach, able to respond quickly to changing priorities Production Planner Company Benefits • 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays • Company pension scheme • Free onsite parking • Hybrid working arrangement (2 days from home following induction)