https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planner-career-makers--084066a4-f5be-4745-8ee0-33a893d703d2 RSS feed for Production Planner at Career Makers. en-gb Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:17:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planner-career-makers--084066a4-f5be-4745-8ee0-33a893d703d2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-planner-career-makers--084066a4-f5be-4745-8ee0-33a893d703d2 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Newton Abbot | Salary: £30000 - £35000/annum | Type: Permanent | CareerMakers Recruitment  are currently looking for a Production Planner in Newton Abbot, TQ12. Duties: Develop and maintain robust production schedules to ensure customer demand and delivery requirements are achieved Utilise customer forecasts to support effective production planning and material scheduling Liaise directly with customers, providing regular orderbook updates and communicating any changes to delivery schedules Monitor production progress and ensure manufacturing activities remain on schedule Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust plans where required to optimise production efficiency Assess labour and capacity requirements, highlighting shortages or constraints where necessary Evaluate raw material and bill of material requirements to support production demands Liaise with suppliers and generate purchase orders to ensure timely material availability Work closely with all departments to communicate production status, risks and priorities Evaluate supplier and production performance, identifying opportunities for improvement within the planning process Generate and distribute KPI reports, analysing trends and supporting continuous improvemen... Permanent