Production Planner

Company: Next Generation Ltd
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Location: Kingswinford
Job Description:

Next Generation are pleased to have been appointed to recruit for a Production Planner to work with a well-established engineering company based near Kingswinford. As the Production Planner will be responsible for processing and planning of orders for machined components.

Working hours for the Production Engineer:

Monday Friday 8am 4.30pm

Whats on offer for the Production Planner:

Competitive salary up to £50,000 p.a.

34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free parking

Free drinks

Pension Scheme

Death in service x2 annual salary

Staff referral programme

Development opportunities

Duties of the Production Engineer:

Process all new sales orders, ensuring routings selected

are most economical and fully compliant with customer requirements

Review specifications and drawings, providing technical

support and assistance to any departments within the business that require it

Create ITPs / MPSs based on customer requirements ensuring all technical and quality aspects are met

Work closely with production planning to ensure that best route is chosen to suit the businesses current capacity and capabilities

Dealing with customers regarding any queries of a technical nature where support is needed

Performing contract review of sales orders and routings

Deal with suppliers and procuring raw material / finished goods to meet customer demand

The successful candidate for the Production Planners position will have the following experience:

3 5 years experience working as a Production Engineer/Planner (Essential)

Looking into the best route of manufacture (Essential)

Experience working within a machining environment (Essential)

Working within a Fasteners environment (Desirable)

Working with ERP Systems (Essential)

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you havent been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026