Perm Role - Solutions Planner - On-Site, Paignton

The Solutions Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising detailed production schedules to support on-time delivery, inventory targets, and capacity utilisation in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Operations to ensure production plans are realistic, executable, and aligned with business priorities., * Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.

• Interact closely with PMO to enable completion of solutions in a structured way.
• Convert Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) into executable shop floor schedules.
• Balance capacity, labour, tooling, and material constraints to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans in response to supply or production disruptions.
• Prioritise work orders to minimise lead time and maximize throughput.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Materials Planning to ensure timely material availability.
• Identify shortages, constraints, and bottlenecks; proactively escalate risks.
• Support capacity planning through data analysis and scenario modelling.
• Maintain planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems
• Act as primary scheduling interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Participate in daily production review meetings and weekly planning forums.
• Provide schedule visibility to stakeholders and communicate changes proactively.
• Generate planning reports and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Conduct root cause analysis for missed schedules or delivery delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, system parameters, and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to planning system enhancements and digital transformation projects.
• Standardize processes and document best practices.

• Demonstrable experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a high-tech or complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience in low-volume/high-mix or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• APICS/CPIM certification desirable.

Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.