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Production Planner Havant 31,000 - 36,000 DOE Permanent Are you an organised Planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Production Planner to help keep operations running smoothly by coordinating production schedules, managing priorities and ensuring customer orders are delivered on time. What You'll Be Doing Creating and managing production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas Monitoring capacity and resolving potential production issues before they impact delivery Managing production orders through the MRP system Working closely with Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams Adjusting plans to meet changing business demands Driving improvements and reducing overdue orders What We're Looking For Previous Production Planning experience within a manufacturing environment Experience using MRP or ERP systems Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Good Excel and Microsoft Office knowledge Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach What's On Offer? 31,000 - 36,000 DOE Pension scheme Employee assistance programme Retail and lifestyle discounts Recognition awards Free parking Career development opportunities If you're an experienced Planner looking for a role where you can make a real impact on production performance and customer delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to £30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Warehouse & Logistics Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + up to 10% performance bonus Working Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00 Early Finish Every Friday Benefits: Private Healthcare, 31 Days Holiday (increasing with service), Pension (4% match), Career Stability Make Your Mark: A Rare Opportunity in Logistics Leadership Are you an experienced Transport and Logistics professional looking for a role where you can truly take ownership and build something of your own? Our client is a growing, market-leading manufacturer expanding into new sectors. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for their first dedicated Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead their site operations in Birmingham. Historically, this function has been managed across several departments. They are now creating a central, dedicated leadership role to transform their transport and warehouse operations, improve fleet efficiency, and elevate the delivery experience for their customers. The Role Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will manage a team of up to 20 operatives, drivers, and transport planners. You will hold full operational accountability for the movement of goods, fleet compliance, and warehouse efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop warehouse operatives, transport planners, and drivers to build a high-performing, collaborative team culture. Fleet & Transport Management: Manage day-to-day transport operations, route optimisation, vehicle utilisation, and cost control. Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to UK transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, driver hours, and Health & Safety policies. Process Improvement: Introduce continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing and logistics to reduce downtime, lower costs, and maximise efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Manager and internal teams to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics from manufacturing to final customer delivery. About You We are looking for a pragmatic, collaborative operational leader who thrives in an SME manufacturing environment. You enjoy being hands-on, building strong working relationships with peers, and taking pride in operational excellence. Essential Requirements: Proven experience managing both transport/fleet operations and warehouse environments. In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation, DVSA regulations, and fleet compliance. Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong people leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing operational teams. A stable career history demonstrating commitment and reliability. Full, clean UK driving licence. Desirable (Bonus) Criteria: CPC National/International in Road Haulage Operations (a strong advantage). Experience within an SME manufacturing environment. Knowledge of WMS or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean). What's on Offer? Competitive Compensation: Base salary up to £45,000 + up to 10% performance-related bonus. Great Work-Life Balance: Standard daytime hours (Mon-Thu) with an early finish every Friday. Generous Leave: 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 32 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years. Healthcare & Pension: Private healthcare package + 4% matched pension contribution. Culture & Stability: A friendly, team-oriented culture where your contribution directly shapes the success of the business. How to Apply If you are a structured, compliance-minded Logistics & Warehouse leader ready to take on a highly rewarding new role, we want to hear from you. ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

The Planner will co-ordinate and assist in the production of a variety of documents to support the Preconstruction and Construction teams. This role requires an attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure and often to demanding deadlines. As a Planner, you will be responsible for the following tasks; Flexibility and adaptability to work collaboratively to become an integral member of the preconstruction team. Becoming involved with tender, pre-construction and on site construction opportunities as they arise. Prepare and assist with the preparation of design, procurement and construction programmes using Powerproject software or similiar. Through a combination of industry output and supply chain liaison develop and present tender programmes for review. Development of project strategies and preparation of logistics plans and methodologies. Whilst considering and scheduling site setups and major plant requirements. Reporting findings to internal and external teams, formulating and recommending solutions. Prepare and assist with the production of written reports and method statements for internal and external submissions. Working with site teams in the production of short term programmes as to suit project requirements. As well as progress control and reporting functions.

Materials Planner Permanent Rainham Supply Chain 40 Hours Per Week Perrin & Rowe Keep materials moving. Support production. Help us deliver for our customers. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Fortune Brands Innovations as a Materials Planner within our Supply Chain team based at our Rainham site. This is a key role within the business, responsible for planning and procuring goods, materials, components and services to support continuity of supply. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available in line with cost, quality, stock and delivery requirements, while supporting production, customer order fulfilment and continuous improvement activity. What You Will Be Responsible For Planning and procuring materials and services to ensure continuity of supply, while achieving agreed cost, quality and delivery objectives. Managing inventory and material planning activity to maintain effective stock levels through ERP planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, minimum order quantities and supplier schedules. Raising, managing and monitoring purchase orders and supplier schedules to ensure material requirements are executed accurately and on time. Monitoring supplier performance and maintaining strong supplier relationships, working collaboratively to resolve delivery, quality, pricing and invoice-related issues. Acting as a key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates on material availability, supply risks, shortages, delays and recovery plans. Identifying, assessing and escalating supply chain risks and opportunities, taking action to minimise disruption and improve service levels. Preparing, analysing and communicating material planning, inventory and supplier performance data to provide meaningful insight and recommendations. Collaborating closely with Sourcing, Operations, Production and Finance teams to support business objectives, sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Driving inventory optimisation and process improvements to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, reduce lead times and enhance planning efficiency. Ensuring compliance with company procedures, internal controls and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements. For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate: Experience in material planning within purchasing, procurement or supply chain. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills. Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how supply chain activity impacts operations and customer fulfilment. Experience working with suppliers and business systems or ERP platforms. A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach, with high levels of integrity and attention to detail. It would also be beneficial if you have: A CIPS qualification, or are currently studying towards one. Experience of inventory optimisation, cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives. Experience contributing to supplier performance management and business improvement projects. What Your Colleagues Say About You: You're highly organised and able to keep things moving, even when priorities change. You build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You use data and insight to make clear, practical decisions. You stay calm under pressure and take ownership of supply challenges. You are proactive, commercially aware and always looking for ways to improve.

Location: Wednesbury Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and organised Production Planner to join their busy manufacturing team in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both planning and coordinating production from the office while also being actively involved on the shop floor to ensure production runs efficiently. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production teams to meet customer deadlines. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules. Coordinate workloads across multiple machines and production areas to maximise efficiency. Monitor production progress and make adjustments to schedules where required. Liaise with production staff, supervisors, and management to ensure work is completed on time. Spend time on the shop floor monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting production operations. Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are available to meet production demands. Assist with prioritising urgent orders and responding to changes in customer requirements. Help identify and implement improvements to production planning and manufacturing processes. Maintain accurate production records and update planning systems as required. Support a safe, organised, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in a production planning, manufacturing, or scheduling role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Confident using Microsoft Office and production planning systems. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate effectively with both office staff and shop floor teams. Comfortable working in a role that combines office-based planning with hands-on involvement in production. Flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a growing company, offering the chance to develop your skills and progress into a permanent role for the right candidate.

Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting our client, an innovative technical manufacturing organisation, with their recruitment of a proactive Buyer . This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone looking to grow within a business that values self-improvement, collaboration, and looking for long-term career growth and development. This opportunity is offering 33-38,000 depending on experience and will be fully office-based in Lymington. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system to ensure the timely supply of materials for production. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards. Maintain accurate procurement data, monitor inventory levels, and support demand planning to optimise stock availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning to support business objectives and resolve supply issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting procurement strategies, supplier performance reviews, and operational excellence across the purchasing function. Person Specification of the Buyer: Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within a manufacturing (ideally mechanical) background. Organised and results-driven, with experience using MRP/ERP systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed purchasing decisions. Confident in dealing with all levels of people in a professional manner. Driven and motivated individual with a desire to progress. Salary Up to 38k This positions requires full onsite presence with no hybrid working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer or supply chain planner.

Administrator Location: Outskirt of Aylesbury Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour, depending on experience Assignment: 6-9 months, potentially longer Transport: Own transport essential due to location Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Administrator to join an established operational environment based on the outskirt of Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator who is looking to build on their operational experience, with the potential to develop into a Demand Planner / Planning role within a manufacturing environment . Full training and guidance will be provided to support the successful candidate in developing their planning skills. Please note: due to the location, candidates must have their own transport. The Role As an Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the planning and service centre functions. You will play a key role in ensuring information, systems and workflows are accurate, up to date and effectively communicated across multiple stakeholders. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy operational environment and has excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills. You will initially focus on administrative and planning coordination activities, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience towards a future Demand Planner position. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date information across operational and planning systems. Update job statuses and ensure planning information reflects current operational activity. Provide administrative support to planners and operational teams. Ensure planning information and documentation is complete and accurate. Coordinate information between operations, transport and other internal stakeholders. Track job progress and identify missing, incomplete or inaccurate information. Maintain accurate records and ensure information is readily accessible. Support daily operational reporting, tracking and workload updates. Assist with planning handovers and ensure continuity of information. Identify data discrepancies and support their resolution. Follow defined processes and maintain high standards of data integrity. Support the team with general administrative and coordination duties. Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting recurring process or data issues. Develop an understanding of planning principles, capacity and demand management with training and guidance. Development Opportunity - Demand Planning For the right candidate, this position offers the potential to progress into a Demand Planner / Service Centre Planner role within a manufacturing and operational environment. With training and guidance, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in: Forward planning and scheduling. Understanding demand and operational requirements. Capacity and resource planning. Workforce and workload management. Stock, fleet and asset utilisation. Monitoring planning performance and identifying variances. Working with planning systems and data. Coordinating across operations, transport, supply chain and other stakeholders. Identifying operational risks and supporting contingency planning. Continuous improvement and planning process development. About You We are specifically looking for a candidate with: Significant administrative experience within an operational environment. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. The ability and potential to progress into a Demand Planner role within a manufacturing environment. Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and fast-paced operational workflows. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong data accuracy and information management skills. Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills. The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines. A methodical and process-driven approach. A willingness to learn and develop within planning and operational functions. Previous experience within manufacturing, construction, logistics, production or a similar operational environment would be advantageous. What We're Looking For This role is particularly suited to an experienced administrator who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop towards a planning-focused position. You don't necessarily need to have previous Demand Planning experience. What is important is that you have strong administration and coordination experience, are comfortable working with data and operational information, and have the drive and capability to develop your planning knowledge. Details If you are an experienced administrator looking for an opportunity to develop your career within operational planning and potentially progress into a Demand Planner role, apply today .

Production Coordinator/Planner Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 30,000- 38,000 + Day Shifts + Training + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday (+ BH) Excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer to join a specialist engineering company during an exciting period of growth, playing a key role in delivering high-value projects from bid phase through to manufacture. On offer is a hands-on, varied role where you will bridge design and manufacturing, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost and to quality standards within a unique, world-class facility. This company operates one of the only facilities globally within its niche field and is looking for a proactive engineer to support production planning, route card creation and subcontract management. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include owning and populating D&M pricing documents during bid phase, contributing to project schedules, defining manufacturing methods through route cards, managing subcontract RFQs and ensuring parts progress smoothly through the Model Manufacture Centre (MMC). The ideal candidate will be from a production engineer background who has had involvement in production planning and is looking to step away from a hands on production role or someone who is already an experienced production planner. The Role: Working across design, project delivery and production teams to ensure efficient transition from bid phase through to production including but not limited to taking ownership of production planning, design for manufacture (D4M) and subcontract management. Monday to Friday, days-based Up to 38,000 + Company benefits The Person: Production Planner or Production Engineer looking to step away from hands on role ONC/HNC (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering Strong understanding of production methods Able to meet security clearance requirements (5 years' continual UK residency) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Manufacturing Planner Ampthill FTC until May 2027 Paying up to 46,000 Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Responsibilities : Develop and maintain a robust production plan to support the manufacturing projects within the Special Projects business area. A plan is required that informs Production Operations of the daily/weekly plan to meet Special Projects requirements for the manufacture of hardware principally for development programmes. A near-term (weekly / fortnightly)outlook plan is required to give understanding to projects that machine and labour capacity is available to meet their near-term requirements and understand the capacity availability for opportunities when bidding. The role will work closely with the SP Master Planning Lead, Manufacturing Team Leads, Technicians and Manufacturing Engineering to understand the resources available. Managing the SAP demand for development work from cradle to grave. Influencing a state of readiness of development work through SAP Planning and managing a LOB / AOL per project with a responsibility of material management on all projects. Experience required: Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Ability to interpret and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple business functions. Ability to analyse data, identify risks and implement effective planning solutions. Experience of managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Halton Borough Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Officer - Planning & Transport Policy to join its Planning and Transport Strategy team. This is a senior opportunity to take a leading role in the development and delivery of Halton's new Local Plan , ensuring that planning and transport policies reflect the latest legislation, regulations and national guidance whilst supporting the Council's ambitions for the future of the borough. Reporting to the Service Manager - Planning and Transport Strategy , you will lead and manage a small team of policy planners responsible for the development, production and maintenance of planning and transport policy and strategy documents, including the Local Development Framework. You will play a key role in leading the production of Local Plan and policy documents, monitoring their implementation and ensuring that the Council's policy function is delivered effectively. You will also provide professional planning policy advice to senior management, elected Members, Council committees and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong leadership and Local Authority experience to make a significant contribution to the future development of Halton. Key Responsibilities As Lead Officer - Planning & Transport Policy, you will: Lead the preparation and delivery of the new Local Plan, including consultation, examination, adoption, presentation, monitoring and review. Lead the development and maintenance of the Local Development Framework and associated Development Plan Documents. Manage and oversee the production of planning and transport policy and strategy documents. Prepare, monitor and review operational work programmes and project plans. Work proactively with Council departments and external partnerships on policy areas that cross organisational boundaries. Lead, manage and support a small team of planning policy professionals. Monitor team performance and establish clear targets and objectives to ensure continuous service improvement. Regularly monitor, evaluate and report on team and service performance. Support, motivate and develop team members to deliver the Council's policy objectives. Deputise for the Service Manager and Head of Service when required. Attend Council, committee, public and other relevant meetings, including occasional evening and weekend meetings. Coordinate internal training and ensure colleagues are kept informed of evolving and new planning regulations, legislation and policy. Lead and participate in cross-departmental working parties and project teams. Represent the Council at meetings with external bodies, agencies, partners and other stakeholders. Represent the Council at public inquiries where appropriate. Provide professional planning policy advice to elected Members, Boards, working groups, senior management and partners. Undertake or commission research to develop a robust evidence base for planning and transport policy and strategy. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at both local and regional level. Network effectively with other authorities, agencies, departments and relevant organisations to ensure information and best practice are shared. Respond constructively and within appropriate timescales to enquiries, complaints and Freedom of Information requests. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the level and nature of the role. About You We are looking for an experienced planning professional who can demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise and the ability to operate confidently within a Local Authority environment. You will ideally have: A degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the area of responsibility and be eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) , or equivalent relevant professional experience within a Local Authority setting. Significant experience working within planning policy, ideally with experience of Local Plan development and delivery. Experience of working with elected Members and senior management. Proven people management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and support staff. Strong project and programme management skills. Experience of budget management, including the ability to secure additional funding and make effective use of available resources. Detailed specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant planning legislation, regulations, standards, specifications and codes. A strong understanding of current and emerging planning policy and legislative developments. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. The confidence and ability to represent the Council effectively at meetings, committees, public inquiries and with external organisations. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across departments and organisations. Essential Requirement As the role involves regular travel across the borough and occasionally further afield, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential . Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act. Why Join Halton Borough Council? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role in shaping the future of planning and transport policy across Halton. You will be responsible for leading a key policy function, managing a dedicated team and playing a central role in the development and delivery of the Council's new Local Plan. The role also provides the opportunity to work closely with elected Members, senior leaders, regional partners and external organisations on strategic issues affecting the borough. If you are an experienced planning professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business click apply for full job details

Contract Consultant - Preston Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoys solving workforce challenges and can think tactically to keep a large operation running smoothly? We are seeking an onsite Contract Consultant to support a busy manufacturing and production facility in Preston . Working from our client's site, you will manage day-to-day workforce planning and people management for a pool of temporary associates across key production departments. This is not a traditional recruitment role. The focus is workforce planning, employee relations, attendance management, workforce deployment and operational support, ensuring the site has the right people in the right place at the right time. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong relationships with associates and operational managers, alongside the ability to make quick decisions in response to production demands. Working hours: Monday to Friday onsite 6:45am-4:15pm for 2 days 6:45am-2:45pm for 2 days 6:45am-2:15pm on Fridays What You'll Be Doing Workforce Planning & Operations Manage daily deployment of temporary associates across production departments. Create and maintain workforce plans in line with production demand. Work with client managers to understand labour requirements and respond to operational challenges. Maintain accurate workforce data, planners and system records. Employee Relations & Associate Management Act as the first point of contact for associate queries and support. Conduct welfare, employee relations and absence management meetings. Manage attendance, punctuality and performance matters. Support engagement and retention. Manage holiday requests while maintaining workforce coverage. Payroll & Administration Process weekly payroll and resolve pay queries. Maintain attendance records and reporting. Manage shared mailbox enquiries. Ensure accurate workforce management data. Produce reports and operational updates as required. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy operation and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in workforce management, HR administration, employee relations, operations support or a similar role. Strong planning and organisational skills. Confidence handling employee relations and absence conversations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong administration and data management skills. Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook . Strong Excel skills, as the role relies heavily on multiple live Excel-based operational tracking tools . Ability to adapt to changing operational demands. We'd Particularly Like To Hear From People Who Enjoy solving workforce planning challenges. Can creatively balance resources and production requirements. Are confident working with operational stakeholders. Thrive in a visible, onsite role. Have experience in manufacturing, production, logistics, warehousing or other large-volume workforce environments. Desirable Previous recruitment experience. Experience with workforce planning, time and attendance or scheduling systems. Why Join Us? Fully onsite role within a major manufacturing operation. Key role supporting the efficient running of a large workforce. Varied, fast-paced environment with a direct impact on operational success. 27,900 basic salary Bonus scheme Career development opportunities within a global organisation. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

MRP Scheduler - 18 Month FTC A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced MRP Scheduler to join their team on an 18-month FTC, offering a salary of up to 50,000 per annum. This is a great opportunity for an experienced MRP Scheduler, Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner who is confident using SAP within a manufacturing environment and wants to work in a highly regulated, technically advanced sector. What's on offer: Up to 50,000 per annum DOE 18-month FTC Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week 33 days holiday, including bank holidays Flexi-time - accrue up to an additional 12 days' annual leave Up to 8% employer pension contribution Death in Service - up to 5x basic salary Healthcare Cash Plan The Role: You'll play a key role in keeping production schedules on track, working closely with Production, Engineering and Project Management teams to identify risks, resolve issues and minimise delays. Key responsibilities include: Managing and maintaining production orders in SAP Monitoring progress and identifying bottlenecks, delays and schedule slippage Producing daily, weekly and monthly KPIs Identifying risks around material shortages and production capacity Ensuring Engineering changes and revisions are accurately reflected in SAP Maintaining work centre capacity and holiday calendars in SAP Communicating schedule changes and delays to key stakeholders What you'll need: Extensive SAP experience - Essential SAP experience within a manufacturing environment - Essential Previous experience in MRP, Production Planning or Scheduling Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills Ability to manage changing priorities and proactively identify risks Defence, Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience would be advantageous Please note: This role is subject to UK security and export control regulations. Eligibility may be affected by nationality, previous citizenship and place of birth. You must have the Right to Work in the UK and meet the required security clearance criteria. If you have the SAP and manufacturing experience we're looking for, click Apply or contact Tracie Norton for further details.

Internal Scheduler Location: Burnley Rate: £18.27 per hour Contract: 12 Months Morson are recruiting on behalf of Safran Nacelles for an Internal Scheduler to join their Supply Chain team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical supply chain professional with ERP planning experience to support production scheduling and ensure materials and capacity are aligned with customer demand. The Role As an Internal Scheduler, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining short-term production schedules, managing MRP outputs, balancing capacity, and ensuring production plans are achievable. Working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams, you'll identify issues, resolve planning challenges, and drive on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain production schedules using ERP/MRP systems. Analyse MRP outputs and manage planning exceptions. Carry out capacity planning and resolve supply or production constraints. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules where required. Analyse planning data and performance metrics to identify improvements. Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues through to completion. Support inventory accuracy, production order management, and reporting. What We're Looking For Experience using ERP systems within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and MRP principles. Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills. A proactive, self-motivated individual who follows issues through to resolution. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience using SAP . Supply Chain Apprenticeship, degree, or APICS CPIM qualification. Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, or another complex production environment. If you're an experienced scheduler or supply chain planner with strong ERP knowledge and a passion for improving production performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Flooring Planner We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented junior Flooring Planner to join our friendly team at our Head Office in St Helens. To be part of a company that has been established since 1926, supplying exquisite carpets and rugs for prestigious hotels globally, with design studios all around the world, This role would suit someone with some AutoCAD experience, or a background/studies in architecture, interior design, spatial design, with good numeracy skills or a similar field who is looking to develop their career within a specialist manufacturing business. Full training will be provided. The Role Working from floor plans and customer layouts Producing material take-offs and quantities Creating 2D carpet layout visuals using bespoke software Assisting with production and installation planning Ensuring projects are accurate and completed to company standards Skills & Experience Good numeracy and attention to detail IT literate Basic AutoCAD knowledge preferred Comfortable using Microsoft Excel Organised and methodical approach Willingness to learn new software and systems Positive attitude and ability to work independently About You This opportunity would suit: A junior CAD technician An architecture or interior design graduate Someone with experience reading plans/drawings A practical and organised individual looking to build a long-term career Full training provided Excellent basic salary, along with private healthcare, a contributory pension and the opportunity for personal development and career advancements

Production Planner - East Sussex - Hybrid + Very good benefits Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity for a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, abatements solutions and related value-added services? Key Responsibilities of the Production Planner job are: Provide accurate production and despatch dates to the customer centres Optimise factory planning processes click apply for full job details

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Planner / Senior Planner on behalf of a large civil engineering main contractor specialising in the Water industry. This reputable main contractor are growing and in need of a talented Planner / Programmer with proven technical capacity to join their regional team. This national main contractor has grown significantly over decades particularly in the civil engineering sector - on Highways & several Water frameworks. Plentiful opportunities within this company with progression routes, growth, staff development & strong pipelines of work across several frameworks. This role will mainly focus on the ongoing AMP8 Yorkshire Water framework - of which they are key partner on capital delivery / complex works. They are expecting a large upturn in workload running through to 2030 when it will be up for tender again. Typical projects are a combination of various Water Treatment Upgrades involving heavy civils & MEICA with values from 5m to 20m+. The successful Planner will be ideally progressing to a Senior position with the business over the course of the ongoing framework. Support will be on hand from the business to ensure that this progression is realistic and structured. Please note: there will be a requirement for the successful Planner to be in the office sometimes. The role allows working from home as well along with site visits. Duties: Using Planning tools such as: Primavera or MS project (or similar). Preparing Tender programmes Reporting to senior management Starting from inception stage and taking the project through all stages such as investigation, bid, outline design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover Programme control, project monitoring performance duties, whilst ensuring efficient delivery Overseeing the production of detailed programs that include timelines for drawings, tender documents, specifications etc. Ensure Subcontractors and Suppliers programmes are integrated on the overall project programmes Experience: Must have proven track record using P6 and MS Project software Must have experience working as Planner on Civil Engineering projects Beneficial to have experience working as Planner within Yorkshire Water or similar Water framework Ideally experience working on Water Treatment projects as PC On offer is an attractive salary up to 72,000 plus package. Package: vehicle/allowance, pension, annual leave, life assurance, healthcare, discretionary annual bonus and more perks & benefits. This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.