Production Systems Planner - Day Shift Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm £27,500 £32,500 per annum People Solutions are looking for a Production Systems Planner for our client who runs a well-established engineering business in Birmingham. Benefits: 5.5% employer pension contribution Free site parking Canteen facilities Supportive team culture Life-friendly policies that value results over presenteeism Day-to-Day Duties: Convert customer orders into weekly and monthly machining, assembly, and subcontract targets Analyse capacity and constraints to support decisions on new business and capital investments Lead the transition from Excel to a dedicated MRP system Apply automation and AI tools to streamline planning and reduce manual input Model and communicate the impact of potential supply or machine downtime Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing smarter planning systems Essential Skills: Experience in a manufacturing planning or scheduling environment Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems Excellent communication skills with a focus on clarity and collaboration Structured, logical, and proacti...