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Production Planner

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LP, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Production Planner position is a full-time role located in Eye, with a salary to be discussed upon application.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and routing special parts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in an ERP-driven planning role is required, along with strong interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Key responsibilities include generating cutting programs for machines, monitoring packing progress, and conducting stock checks while updating the ERP system.
  • Benefits include a company pension scheme, on-site parking, an employee benefit scheme, and 23 days of leave plus bank holidays.
Production Planner
  • Location: Eye
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Upon Application 

We are seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join our dynamic team. This role involves creating and routing special parts, ensuring they are manufactured safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in an CRM or ERP-driven planning role and possess strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Create and route special parts, ensuring they are manufactured to meet safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness standards.
  • Download and create cutting programmes for laser and punching machines as required.
  • Generate sheet packing lists in build order, adhering to correct weight limits, packing types, and customer requirements.
  • Issue sheet packing lists to the Packing Team Leader, monitor progress, and flag issues to the Senior Production Planner.
  • Conduct regular stock checks on punched and ground coat development sheets, updating the company’s ERP system as needed.
  • Close production jobs to optimise the flow of information within the company’s ERP system.
  • Identify and correct booking errors in jobs, raising any ongoing issues with the Senior Production Planner.
  • Assist in the purchasing of metal products, including updating lead times and minimum stocks.
  • Contribute to the improvement and updating of the company’s ERP systems.
  • Investigate stock discrepancies to ensure the ERP system information is accurate and meaningful.
  • Provide cover for other members of the Planning Team as required.
  • Carry out additional duties as reasonably requested, considering your role.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in administrative tasks and IT.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proven work experience in an ERP-driven planning role.
  • Educated to at least GCSE level.
  • A good team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Benefits:
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • On site Parking
  • Employee Benefit Scheme 
  • 23 day Leave plus Bank Holidays

To apply for the Production Planner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.