Location
Yeovil, Somerset, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/01/2026
Closing date
23/02/2026
Production Planner | Yeovil | £30.000 to £35.000
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy creating structure within busy operations, this Production Planner position offers the chance to take ownership of daily workflow, influence production output and become a key link across multiple departments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, clear communication and maintaining a smooth operational rhythm.
As a Production Planner , you will benefit from:
- Autonomy to plan and organise daily manufacturing schedules
- A supportive working environment with opportunities to expand into logistics
- Exposure to wider production and machining operations
- Stability within a long established and growing manufacturing setting
- Free onsite parking and onsite facilities
- The opportunity to make a visible impact on operational efficiency
As a Production Planner , your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and prioritising short term production schedules to maximise throughput
- Adjusting plans in response to manufacturing changes such as machine downtime or urgent orders
- Communicating workflows and priorities clearly across production, machining and logistics teams
- Maintaining accurate system records, reports and production paperwork
- Ensuring a smooth and coordinated flow of work throughout the site
As a Production Planner , your experience will include:
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- High attention to detail and confidence with IT systems including spreadsheets or planning tools
- Clear and confident communication across varied operational teams
- A practical, solutions focused approach in a busy environment
- Experience in production planning, scheduling or coordination (desirable)
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.