Below is a LinkedIn ready Job Description written to attract a hands on MP&L / Planning professional who can bring structure, not just maintain spreadsheets. UK grammar used throughout and positioned to sell the ERP journey as well as the operational impact.

Production Planner / MP&L Coordinator

Protec, Leamington Spa

Office based, 5 days per week, flexible hours

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience

Protec is continuing to grow and as a result we are looking to appoint a Production Planner / MP&L Coordinator to bring structure, organisation and control into a fast paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a maintenance planning role. We need someone who can take ownership of planning, materials and system processes, challenge where needed and help drive operational efficiency across the business.

You will play a key role in moving the business from spreadsheet based planning into a fully integrated ERP environment using Redthorn ERP.

The Role

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
• Sequence work orders across fabrication, machining and assembly
• Manage capacity planning and highlight bottlenecks
• Work closely with production to ensure achievable plans

Materials & Logistics

• Control material call offs in line with production demand
• Monitor supplier lead times and inbound deliveries
• Maintain stock accuracy and support inventory control
• Coordinate dispatch and outbound logistics

ERP & Systems Implementation

• Support migration from Excel planning into Redthorn ERP
• Cleanse and structure data including BOMs and routings
• Help build system processes and reporting functionality
• Drive adoption of ERP across production and operations

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in planning and workflow
• Implement structure and planning discipline
• Challenge production where schedules are not followed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys bringing order to chaos.

You will likely come from a manufacturing or engineering background and have experience within a planning, MP&L or supply chain function.

Key experience required

• Production planning or MP&L experience within manufacturing
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage complex schedules
• Exposure to MRP or ERP systems
• Understanding of BOMs, routings and capacity planning
• Confident communicating with production teams

Personal attributes

• Highly organised and detail driven
• Assertive and confident challenging where needed
• Process focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to work on site full time and embed within operations

Why Join Protec

• Growing engineering business with strong order book
• Opportunity to be part of an ERP implementation journey
• Key operational role with real business impact
• Flexible start and finish times
• Long term progression as the function develops

If you are a planner who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and being at the centre of manufacturing operations, we would be keen to speak.

Please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV directly for a confidential discussion.