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Production Planner - Permanent - Halstead - Up to £30,000 per annum
Our manufacturing client are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company products.
If you have previous experience in a Planning role and are looking to make the move into a new position, please read on.
Duties:
* Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company's products
* Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
* Creating, distributing and booking in Works Orders
* Monitoring production status and resolving any issues or delays
* Reporting on production performance to upper management.
* Scanning documentation
* Having strong communication, organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
* Arranging couriers and/or carriers as required.
* Assist in stock take.
* Any general office associated duties.
Preferred experience:
* Previous Production Planner experience gained within an office environment.
* Excellent telephone manner with the ability to communicate at all levels
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of in-house systems
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience of Dynamics 365 Business Central systems would be an advantage
* Understanding of the importance of data protection and adherence to the process
Additional information:
- Working hours: Mon - Thurs 08:30 - 17:00, Fri 08:30 - 14:30 - but telephone cover is required until 16:00 on a Friday via a rota basis and time in lieu is given back for this.
- Free parking
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- Own transport required due to location
- Permanent position
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We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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