Production Planner

Edinburgh Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
As a Production Planner you will oversee and optimise production schedules to ensure efficient procurement and supply chain operations. This role demands strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Join a successful and growing business
  • Opportunity to drive continues improvement

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a successful and growing business based in Edinburgh.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain production schedules to meet operational goals.
  • Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
  • Monitor production work flows and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to align production plans with project requirements.
  • Generate reports and analyse data to support decision-making processes.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all planning activities.
  • Proactively address issues that may impact production time lines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain function.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Planner should have:

  • Experience in production planning.
  • Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software tools.
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
  • Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £32,000 to £38,000
  • Excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance, private health care
  • A permanent role based in the vibrant city of Edinburgh.
  • Supportive company culture focused on operational efficiency and excellence.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planner in Edinburgh, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lindsay MacLeod
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6769619
Phone number
+441413317912

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Production Planning
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lindsay MacLeod
Consultant phone
+441413317912
Job reference
JN-062025-6769619