Who we are You might not know our name, but chances are, you’ve chilled out on one of our sofas. At Whitemeadow, we design and develop trend-leading, commercially driven sofas for some of the biggest names in UK furniture retail. We’re white label, so the products we develop are stocked and branded by our retail partners. You’ll find our work in homes all over the nation, trusted by both independent and major retailers to deliver great product with commercial flair. We’re proud to be the UK’s largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer, with multiple sites across Nottinghamshire. We’ve been growing for thirty years and counting, driven by the dedication of our talented team and our commitment to creating products people love coming home to. But we’re not just about making great products. We’re about raising the bar.
Our mission is to lead - not just in what we create, but in how we work and who we work with. We believe that to make truly standout furniture, we need standout people. That’s why we hire talented individuals who live our values, bring a positive mindset, and take pride in what they do.
At Whitemeadow, we’re here to inspire, impress, and innovate - together. About the job The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and optimising production activities to ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilisation, and alignment with customer demand. This role works closely with production, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to maintain accurate production plans and resolve scheduling conflicts. Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints. Monitor progress against the production plan and adjust schedules to address delays, material shortages,or equipment issues. Work with stakeholders to manage lead times and anticipate shortages. Liaise with production, procurement, and logistics to align plans and resolve issues. Communicate plan changes to all relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with customer service teams on delivery dates, priorities, and changes. Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems. Analyse planning performance metrics such as capacity utilisation, lead time adherence, and inventory accuracy. Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports on production and planning metrics for internal and customer use. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning process. Participate in or lead initiatives for process optimisation, lean manufacturing, and workflow improvements.
Requirements: Your Skills Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems. Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in production planning, ideally in upholstery, furniture, or similar manufacturing (desirable). Knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting techniques, and manufacturing processes (desirable).
Benefits 30 days holiday Staff discount on our products High street discount scheme Formal and informal training opportunities Death in service benefit
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