Graduate / Junior Production Planner
Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales to recruit a Graduate / Junior Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with a Mathematics or Engineering degree to launch a rewarding career in production planning and manufacturing operations.
As a Graduate Planner, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, learning how to coordinate production schedules, analyse data, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products to customers on time. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal first step into industry for someone with a passion for planning, problem-solving, and making an impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and maintaining short- and medium-term production schedules based on customer demand
- Coordinate weekly production plans, considering materials, resources, and manufacturing capacity
- Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary
- Collaborate with teams across operations, logistics, and sales to ensure timely delivery
- Communicate potential constraints or issues to management clearly and promptly
- Generate reports and planning data to support decision-making.
This is what you'll need:
- A degree in Engineering or Mathematics is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary.
- Wellness programmes.
- Life insurance.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Production Planner role apply now by sending your CV or calling me directly on (phone number removed)
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities