Production Planner / Production Planning Administrator

Our client, based in Thorne, near Doncaster, are looking for a Production Planning Administrator to help keep their production running smoothly and efficiently.

The Role

As a Production Planning Administrator, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that customer orders are scheduled accurately and efficiently, while keeping our machines running at their best. You’ll juggle deadlines, machine capabilities, stock levels, and changing priorities – all while staying composed and focused.

This is a fast-paced, problem-solving role where resilience and a steady head make all the difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective Scheduling & Planning
• Create and manage daily and weekly production plans.
• Ensure jobs are sequenced correctly for efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime.
• Work closely with production, sales, and customer service teams to adapt plans as priorities shift.
• Customer Service & Delivery Performance
• Monitor order progress and support high service levels.
• Flag issues early and help keep communication clear and proactive.
• Data & Accuracy
• Maintain precise planning data and ensure systems reflect real-time status.
• Review job tickets, specs, and machine capabilities to avoid errors.
• Problem Solving & Resilience
• Respond calmly when challenges arise – machine breakdowns, urgent orders, last‑minute changes.
• Help find practical solutions that keep production on track.

What They Are Looking For

• Experience in production planning or scheduling (manufacturing or corrugated is a bonus).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm, steady, and reliable under pressure – able to prioritise and adapt quickly.
• Comfortable working with data, production systems, and fast-moving information.
• A team player who communicates clearly and works well across departments.

Their Culture

They are proud of the atmosphere on site – friendly, supportive, and built on years of shared knowledge. Everyone plays their part, and everyone looks out for each other. They are quick to help, and serious about delivering quality work for our customers. If you value teamwork and want to be part of a site where your contribution genuinely matters, you’ll fit right in.

Salary

£31,200 – £33,150 per annum

Shift

Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

This is a permanent role for the right candidate

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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