Production Planner
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chadderton, North West, M24 |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59121054 |
Summary
We’re working with a well-established manufacturing client who is looking to strengthen their planning function with the addition of a Production Scheduler / Production Planner.
This is a key role within the operation, responsible for ensuring production activity is planned efficiently, resources are utilised effectively, and customer delivery commitments are met.
The position offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational optimisation within a structured manufacturing environment.
Required experience:
- Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Ability to coordinate effectively with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams
- Experience monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to meet delivery requirements
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable experience:
- Understanding of quality control standards and how they integrate into production scheduling
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience analysing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Benefits:
- Salary up to £35,000
- Company canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
If you’re an experienced production planner or scheduler looking to join a collaborative manufacturing team with a focus on efficiency and improvement, this is a role well worth considering.
Ian Broadhurst
07734406996
ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk
This is a key role within the operation, responsible for ensuring production activity is planned efficiently, resources are utilised effectively, and customer delivery commitments are met.
The position offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational optimisation within a structured manufacturing environment.
Required experience:
- Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Ability to coordinate effectively with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams
- Experience monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to meet delivery requirements
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable experience:
- Understanding of quality control standards and how they integrate into production scheduling
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience analysing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Benefits:
- Salary up to £35,000
- Company canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
If you’re an experienced production planner or scheduler looking to join a collaborative manufacturing team with a focus on efficiency and improvement, this is a role well worth considering.
Ian Broadhurst
07734406996
ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk