Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Mirfield

Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:45 (45 minutes unpaid lunch).

Location: Mirfield

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Planner to oversee the day-to-day scheduling of production orders within the business. The successful candidate will evaluate customer daily demand against confirmed delivery requirements while identifying and resolving shortages or issues that may impact customer service. This role plays a critical function within the business, maintaining strong connections with the Customer Service and Production Teams.

• Generate manufacturing work orders using D365/Orchestrate in line with business and customer needs.

• Liaise with Material Planners to ensure timely material delivery to achieve production plans.

• Estimate material, equipment, and labor requirements for production.

• Recommend solutions to reduce production costs and improve planning processes.

• Adjust production schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

• Communicate changes to the production master plan to relevant departments.

• Coordinate production workflow for multiple products and maintain product briefs with the Product Manager.

• Plan and prioritize operations to optimize performance and minimize delays.

• Address and mitigate issues to prevent disruptions.

• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Customer Service and Production Teams.

• Attend regular one-to-one meetings with line managers to review goals and progress.

• Assist in recruiting and training new team members when required.

• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.

• Plan and organize workload effectively to achieve specific goals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet shared objectives.

• Ensure a high level of service to customers.

• Manage quality issues according to established audit and quality processes.

• Participate in ISO and Ethical audits, ensuring zero non-conformances.

• Adhere to all group safety policies.

• Promote health and safety standards and improve safety culture within the team.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.

• Prioritize health and safety, ensuring compliance with PPE and safety guidelines.

• Support our client's efforts to minimize environmental impact.

• Uphold company values, vision, and mission.

• Challenge and address any issues that do not align with company standards.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to optimize production efficiency.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Proven experience as a Production Planner.

• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.

• Strong mathematical and statistical skills.

• Highly organized with excellent production planning and quality control knowledge.

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.

• Team player with a flexible, company-focused approach.

• Proactive: Take initiative and responsibility for planning and problem prevention.

• Dynamic: Work efficiently and drive continuous improvement.

• Problem Solver: Take ownership of challenges and develop effective solutions.

• Technically Competent: Eager to learn and develop expertise.

• Team Player: Support and encourage colleagues, fostering a strong team environment.

• Effective Communicator: Listen, direct, and influence key stakeholders.

• Commercial Awareness: Consider cost implications in decision-making.

• Assertive: Drive excellence and communicate decisions effectively.

• Leadership: Take ownership, be decisive, and influence positive change.

• Full-time role.

• Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:45 (45 minutes unpaid lunch).

• Salary guide: £30,000 - £35,000.

• Occasional national travel required to other client sites and suppliers.

• DBS check and medical required.

• Driving license required.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.