Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Durham Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: Nov 30th, 2026 Ref: 1677832 Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Production Planner to join their growing Operations team at their state-of-the-art facility. Overview: This is a key role within a high-tech manufacturing environment, responsible for developing and coordinating production plans to support the delivery of advanced technology products. You will play a central role in ensuring efficient production flow, balancing customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity across multiple product lines. Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and operational priorities Convert customer orders, forecasts and project requirements into achievable manufacturing schedules Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and work-in-progress Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data Support daily and weekly production planning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and priorities Identify and escalation potential delivery risks, ensuring timely resolution Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and schedule adherence Contribute to improved production flow, visibility and operational efficiency Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain or materials control within a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel capability Good understanding of production flow, capacity planning and inventory/WIP management Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with cross-functional teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Background in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defence or similar advanced manufacturing sectors Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), engineering change or production ramp-up activities Opportunity to work within a cutting-edge high-tech manufacturing facility Exposure to advanced communications technology projects Collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment Career development within a specialist sector #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolviston Management Services Limited