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.