Temporary Manufacturing Planner
| Posting date: | 18 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2026 |
| Location: | Johnstone, Renfrewshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Allstaff |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Manufacturing Planner based near Johnstone, Renfrewshire. This role is on an ongoing temporary basis and due to location, own transport is essential.
Working Hours are based on Day Shift
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Manufacturing Planner to join their operations planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially aware planner who enjoys working collaboratively across production, technical and customer-facing teams to ensure manufacturing schedules are delivered efficiently and on time.
The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and scheduling production, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring customer delivery expectations are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and schedule manufacturing, technical and development orders to meet production and customer deadlines.
Produce efficient manufacturing plans that maximise capacity and resource utilisation.
Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
Review customer schedules and ensure planning activities meet agreed delivery commitments.
Work closely with production, technical, quality and customer service teams to resolve planning challenges.
Maintain accurate planning documentation and reports.
Monitor planning performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Support operational recovery plans where required.
Skills & Experience
Previous Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling experience (minimum 2 years).
Experience using ERP systems together with strong Excel and Power BI skills.
Excellent planning, organisational and analytical abilities.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.
Degree, APICS qualification or equivalent would be beneficial.
Company Benefits
Company sick pay
Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
Health and wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a private GP service
Life assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme
Employee coaching programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Access to a range of employee discounts
Salary
£35,000 per annum
Allstaff is operating as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary staff, engaging and paying workers directly and supplying to a client. By sending your CV you are consenting to Allstaff processing your personal data for the purposes of providing work finding services, including processing using AI & software solution providers and back-office support.
If you are interested in this role, please apply today.
ALLSTAFFPRO
Benefits:
Free parking
Work Location: In person
Working Hours are based on Day Shift
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Manufacturing Planner to join their operations planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially aware planner who enjoys working collaboratively across production, technical and customer-facing teams to ensure manufacturing schedules are delivered efficiently and on time.
The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and scheduling production, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring customer delivery expectations are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and schedule manufacturing, technical and development orders to meet production and customer deadlines.
Produce efficient manufacturing plans that maximise capacity and resource utilisation.
Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
Review customer schedules and ensure planning activities meet agreed delivery commitments.
Work closely with production, technical, quality and customer service teams to resolve planning challenges.
Maintain accurate planning documentation and reports.
Monitor planning performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Support operational recovery plans where required.
Skills & Experience
Previous Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling experience (minimum 2 years).
Experience using ERP systems together with strong Excel and Power BI skills.
Excellent planning, organisational and analytical abilities.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.
Degree, APICS qualification or equivalent would be beneficial.
Company Benefits
Company sick pay
Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
Health and wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a private GP service
Life assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme
Employee coaching programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Access to a range of employee discounts
Salary
£35,000 per annum
Allstaff is operating as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary staff, engaging and paying workers directly and supplying to a client. By sending your CV you are consenting to Allstaff processing your personal data for the purposes of providing work finding services, including processing using AI & software solution providers and back-office support.
If you are interested in this role, please apply today.
ALLSTAFFPRO
Benefits:
Free parking
Work Location: In person