Production Planner and Controller

We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is seeking a Production Planner and Controller to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role in driving production performance, inventory optimisation, and on-time delivery across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with production, engineering, procurement, and customer-facing teams, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient scheduling and operational excellence.Production Planner and ControllerPermanentSalary dependent on experienceWorking hours - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekGloucester (with occasional travel to other UK sites)Production Planner and ControllerJob DescriptionDevelop and manage production schedules to ensure customer demand and operational targets are metMonitor inventory levels and material availability, working closely with procurement to minimise shortages and delaysAnalyse forecasts, customer orders, and capacity requirements to optimise production planningTrack production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance efficiencyAct as a key liaison between production, supply chain, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure clear communication and on-time deliveryProduction Planner and ControllerEssential Experience/Skills/QualificationsProven experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations within an ..... full job details .....