Title: Production Planner (Gateshead)

Location: Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE11 0BP, UK

Company: Extension Recruitment

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Gateshead
Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a leading organisation at its Gateshead site. This key role is responsible for scheduling and coordinating production requirements, ensuring smooth operations across production, despatch, and stores.

Whats on Offer:

Our client is a thriving and well-established manufacturer based in Gateshead, experiencing sustained growth due to continued success. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

The Production Planner Role

The Production Planner will manage programming and scheduling, provide timely updates to project teams, and work closely with procurement and warehouse to maintain efficiency. The role also contributes to system improvements and supports upgrades and training.

• Schedule projects and jobs
• Lead daily production meetings and monitor adherence
• Liaise with project teams to resolve scheduling issues
• Maintain stock levels and troubleshoot system routines
• Support system development as part of the M1 Super User Group

About You:

• The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent numeracy and IT capability, and experience with ERP systems.
• A logical, fact-based approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills are essential.

Were committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If youre excited about a role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what theyre looking for.

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