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Do you have previous experience working as a Production planner?
Are you looking to join a large manufacturing business that have manufacturing facilities across the globe?
If so then please read on.
The basics:
Job Title: Production Planner
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Blackwood
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and Friday 8am to 1pm
Pay: up to 35000
Overview:
With manufacturing facilities located across the UK and EU, we now require a site-based production planner to join the team.
Key responsibilities of the Production Planner role:
To ensure products manufactured in a cost-effective way and in a timely manner that meets the customers quality specifications.
To contribute to the improvement of the production and distribution processes whilst ensuring the distribution of products runs smoothly.
Develop and manage production schedules to ensure efficient workflow
Coordinate with teams across departments to ensure timely materials and resources are available
Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to minimize waste
Troubleshoot production delays and provide solutions for a seamless operation
Optimize production processes for cost-efficiency and on-time delivery
The ideal candidate / Production Planner may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Experience of MPS/MRP/ERP, Microsoft packages.
- Confident in the use of data spread sheets, MS excel, lookups etc.
- Forecasting and Bill of materials management
- Previous experience working in a production planning department within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of ERP systems (Sap-B1)
Commutable from: Blackwood, Trecenydd, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the Production Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
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