Production Planner

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company in Northampton is seeking a proactive Production Planner to optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will have planning experience in a machine manufacturing environment and be able to engage with the shop floor to drive improvements. Responsibilities include managing customer demand, conducting capacity analysis, and collaborating with procurement. This role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits including 35 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-based bonus

35 days of annual leave

Non-contributory pension scheme

Private medical health scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven planning & scheduling experience in a machine manufacturing environment.
• Ability to challenge existing parameters and propose solutions.
• Demonstrable experience working on KPIs such as OTIF Delivery, Quality, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate customer demand within the MRP system.
• Conduct a thorough capacity analysis against customer forecasts.
• Actively monitor shop floor progress and address delays.
• Facilitate regular operational meetings to review production status.
• Collaborate with the procurement team for timely material availability.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Proactive approach

Engagement on shop floor

Problem-solving

KPI management (OTIF Delivery, Quality, Cost)

Job description

EMBS Engineering is proud to partner with a leading precision engineering company in Northampton, a manufacturing specialist with a strong history of supplying complex, detailed, and safety‑critical components to highly reputable organisations within the Motorsport, Automotive, and Aerospace markets.

We’re seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Production Planner to join their team. This isn’t just an administrative role; we’re looking for someone proactive who can challenge existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Benefits On Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Shifts: Days
• Opportunity for a performance‑based bonus
• 35 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive non‑contributory pension scheme
• Access to a private medical health scheme and life assurance

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Orchestrate customer demand within the MRP system, ensuring production aligns with overall business goals
• Conduct a thorough capacity analysis against customer forecasts to optimise resource allocation
• Actively monitor shop floor progress, addressing delays and re‑prioritising tasks to maintain flow
• Facilitate regular operational meetings to review production status and resolve potential issues
• Collaborate closely with the procurement team to guarantee timely material availability for project completion

To Be Successful, You Must Possess:

• Proven planning & scheduling experience in a machine manufacturing environment
• A proactive approach, comfortable with shop‑floor engagement
• Ability to challenge existing parameters, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions
• Demonstrable experience working on KPIs such as OTIF Delivery, Quality, and Cost
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar planning role within engineering/manufacturing