Demand and Production Planner

Production Expeditor & Demand Planner

Stroud – Permanent – Full-time – Day shift, early finish Friday – Salary Dependent on Experience

A long-established engineering firm in the Stroud area is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to oversee scheduling and coordination of post-production processes. This is a pivotal role within the manufacturing operations team, responsible for ensuring efficient flow and delivery of components through critical finishing stages.

The Role:

Act as the main point of contact for client updates regarding process progression

Coordinate priorities for finishing operations, ensuring timely movement of parts through key treatments

Plan around team availability and equipment downtime to maintain workflow continuity

Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment with production targets

Support internal teams in delivering to strict customer deadlines

Provide visibility of project progress to management and stakeholders

The Person:

Minimum 3 years’ background in a fast-paced production setting

Strong multitasking ability, able to manage overlapping priorities and shifting timelines

Confident using standard software tools (e.g., Excel, Outlook) and manufacturing systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of compliance environments (e.g., aerospace standards such as AS9100) – advantageous

Familiarity with treatments or surface finishing processes – beneficial