Production Planner - Fabrication & Laser Cutting

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail\-oriented Production Planner to join our growing fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scheduling fabrication activities, with a particular focus on laser cutting operations and nesting optimization to maximize material utilization and production efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with experience in sheet metal fabrication and laser cutting environments who can effectively coordinate production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing resources to meet customer delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules for fabrication and

manufacturing operations.

• Generate and optimize laser cutting nests to maximize material

yield and minimize waste.

• Plan and schedule laser cutting, bending, welding, machining, and

assembly activities.

• Coordinate workload and priorities across production departments.


• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet customer

deadlines.

• Ensure raw materials and components are available to support

production plans.

• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Quality

teams.

• Analyse machine capacity and resource availability to improve

workflow efficiency.

• Maintain accurate production data and planning records within

ERP/MRP systems.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase

productivity and reduce costs.

Skills \& Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Production Planner within a fabrication,

sheet metal, or manufacturing environment.

• Hands\-on experience with laser cutting and nesting software.


• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.


• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem\-solving skills.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced manufacturing

environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with nesting software such as SigmaNEST, RADAN, BySoft,

Lantek, TruTops, or similar.

• Knowledge of CNC laser cutting machinery.


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.


• Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or Supply

Chain Management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.


• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced fabrication

equipment.

• Supportive team culture.


• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Apply Today

If you have experience in production planning, laser cutting, and nesting optimization and are looking for your next challenge within a dynamic fabrication business, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full\-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience Required:

• Production Planning: 2\+ years (preferred)


• Laser Cutting \& Nesting: 2\+ years (preferred)


• Fabrication/Sheet Metal Manufacturing: 2\+ years (preferred)

Work Location: On\-site, Coppice Lane, Brownhills,

Pay: £29,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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