CU Phosco
Manufacturing Planner & Steel Purchaser
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Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Manufacturing Planner & Steel Purchaser based in Coleford, Gloucestershire.
The Manufacturing Planner & Steel Purchaser will take full ownership of production scheduling and steel/material procurement across our operation. One point of accountability, real influence, with direct line to the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
- Own and manage production planning across all manufacturing departments, including steel processing, welding, paint, finishing, and bracket shop operations.
- Maintain accurate production schedules to ensure customer requirements and delivery dates are met.
- Monitor work-in-progress and provide clear visibility of job status across the business.
- Identify production bottlenecks, capacity issues, and scheduling conflicts before they affect delivery performance.
- Re-prioritise schedules when urgent orders, delays, or unforeseen issues arise.
- Work closely with Production, Logistics, and Administration teams to ensure plans remain realistic and achievable.
- Produce planning reports and information to support operational decision-making.
Purchasing & Materials Management:
- Manage steel and material purchasing requirements in line with production demand.
- Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels while minimising excess inventory and waste.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, shortages, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Develop strong supplier relationships to improve service, reliability, and responsiveness.
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Process Improvement:
- Develop and maintain robust, repeatable planning processes and procedures.
- Ensure key planning knowledge and information is documented and easily accessible.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across production planning and procurement activities.
- Help drive improvements in schedule adherence, material availability, and operational efficiency.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, material control, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of ERP/MRP systems (EFACS or similar would be advantageous).
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with office-based and shop-floor teams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of key business processes.
Package:
- 28-36K depending on experience
- Monday-Friday with the option for flexi time/compressed hours
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Subsidised canteen
- The opportunity to work with a world-leading exterior lighting company
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Why Join Us?
- Work for a world-leading exterior lighting company
- Opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new role.
- Work closely with senior management and influence operational performance.
- Be a key contributor to the success and growth of the business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing company.
Direct applicants only please - we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.*
About C.U. Phosco
C.U. Phosco is the largest UK designer and manufacturer of outdoor lighting equipment, operating three manufacturing facilities within the country. We provide an in-house, end-to-end service encompassing the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of high masts, columns, and lighting for the global market.
Established in 1923, our century-long legacy of technical expertise and operational integrity has earned the trust and business of customers worldwide across sectors including road, telecoms, airports, ports, and sports. Our lighting products and columns and masts, from 3 metres to 60 metres in height, can be seen on roads, motorways, at airports and ports, shopping centres, residential areas, and sports stadiums throughout the world.
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