Print Production Planner

Print Production Planner

Newcastle upon Tyne | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Permanent

Are you an organised and detail-oriented planner with experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, or supply chain operations£

We are currently recruiting for a Print Production Planner to join a leading manufacturing business in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of the operation, coordinating production schedules, materials, capacity, and resources to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

Working closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Dispatch teams, you will play a critical role in bridging customer demand with manufacturing capability.

The Opportunity

As a Print Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating print production activities across the site. You will ensure materials, labour, machine availability, and production capacity are aligned to achieve operational targets and customer commitments.

This role would suit someone with previous production planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or supply chain planning experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems to create, update, and manage production work orders.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor material availability, machine capacity, and labour resources.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Track jobs through the manufacturing process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within ERP systems.
• Produce reports on schedule adherence, delivery performance, downtime, and operational KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Liaise with suppliers and third-party partners where required.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.

What We''re Looking For

Essential

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, operations, or supply chain environment.
• Planning, scheduling, coordination, or production control experience.
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (SAP, JDE, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within print, packaging, FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Understanding of capacity planning, demand planning, and production scheduling.
• Knowledge of print production, packaging operations, finishing, or dispatch processes.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.

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