Production Planner

Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner required to join a forging manufacturer based near Wolverhampton.

The Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner will be best suited for someone with a Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering with experience in production planning, steel/metal purchasing, metal manufacturing, and a strong understanding of Metallurgy. 

Package:

£40,000

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Monday to Friday

Office-based near Wolverhampton

Key Responsibilities:

Create and manage production schedules for forged and machined parts using ERP systems

Plan and track steel and raw material purchases to meet demand

Coordinate with toolroom, forging, machining, and inspection teams to meet delivery targets

Manage workload across forging hammers, CNC machines, and finishing areas

Keep ERP/MRP systems updated with live production data

Support shopfloor teams with clear priorities and production targets

Monitor WIP, raw material stock, and finished goods

Liaise with engineering on prototype and low-volume jobs

Identify and resolve bottlenecks, shortages, and planning issues

Support improvements in planning, lead time reduction, and resource use

Requirements:

Proven experience in a production planning or manufacturing planning role within a metal manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of metallurgy and steel procurement

Experience managing or supervising manufacturing teams

Experience in niche or prototype manufacturing 

Excellent IT and planning system skills

Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Commutable to the office near Wolverhampton