Production Planner (MRP) – Engineering Manufacturing

About the role

We are supporting an established engineering business that designs, manufactures and installs temporary and permanent structures for major events and industrial applications. The Production Planner will coordinate production activity across a busy engineering department, aligning materials, capacity and schedules to meet customer demand.

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 with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Stock Control, Sales and Design teams to coordinate priorities and drive continuous operational improvement.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Production Planner within an SME manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Confident communicator, able to coordinate across multiple departments and professionally challenge decisions when necessary.

Required skills

• MS Dynamics

What we offer

• Salary £40,000‑£47,500 per year (DOE).
• 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days remote after induction.