Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner / Works Planner to join their high-performing manufacturing operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys balancing production priorities, systems, people, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and scheduling manufacturing activities across multiple production areas including polymer, rubber, steel fabrication, injection moulding, and ceramic processes.
Key responsibilities
* Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules
* Coordinating workflow across manufacturing work centres
* Managing and maintaining ERP planning data (JD Edwards experience highly regarded)
* Monitoring capacity, materials, and labour utilisation
* Supporting on-time delivery and operational efficiencies
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business
To be successful in this role
* 3-5 years experience in production or manufacturing planning
* Strong ERP systems experience, ideally JD Edwards
* Excellent organisational and problem‐solving skills
* A collaborative and proactive communication style
* Experience within heavy industrial, mining, or manufacturing environments will be highly regarded
This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, takes ownership of outcomes, and is motivated by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you are looking to join a respected and growing organisation with a strong safety culture and commitment to innovation, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or confidentially discuss the opportunity, please contact us directly.
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