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Production Planner required to support the Production Manager to oversee and organise the production process in their manufacturing facility. This position is paying an annual salary of £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
The Production Planner will be experienced in utilising a production planning software and be able to provide clear product costs.
Duties:
- Plan, schedule and coordinate production of the company's products
- Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
- Assist in scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
- Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
- Report on the production status and any production issues to senior management
- Assist with production disruptions and productivity problems
- Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
- Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes
Benefits:
- £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases to 30 days)
- Pension
- Private healthcare
Experience required:
- Strong analytical skills to forecast demand and optimise production plans
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage complex production schedules
- Proficiency in production planning software
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control procedures
- Problem-solving abilities to address production challenges
- Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
- PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
