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Production Planner

Rotherwood
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Nelson, Lancashire BB9 5JQ

Salary

£26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a global manufacturing company, is looking for a Production Planner to join their operations team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning and offers a competitive salary based on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling production, monitoring stock and raw materials, and reporting production status to management.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in MS Office and production scheduling software.
  • The position is full-time, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, and emphasizes adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking a Production Planner to become an integral part of their operations team. As an experience planner you will be reporting to the Production Manager & Operations Manager assisting in ensuring that the company’s production runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company’s products on a daily/weekly basis
  • Monitor stock and raw materials to ensure everything is in place for production
  • Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
  • Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
  • Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
  • Finding ways to improve productivity, quality and efficiencies
  • Work closely with other departments and manage expectations
  • Attend production meetings and communicate with the team
  • Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
  • Determine equipment, material and manpower requirements for project execution
  • Ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications
  • Ensure that team follows company policies and safety standards

Skills

  • Knowledge of production processes and quality control
  • Math and analytical skills
  • Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
  • Good knowledge of MS Office including Excel
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
  • Organizational and time-management skills
  • Be able to meet targets and work under pressure
  • Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees
  • Understanding of Health & Safety

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm (40hrs per week)

Salary: Competitive Salary dependent on experience

(Please note that due to the number of applicants we are unable to contact everyone. If you have not heard from us after 2 weeks, then unfortunately on this occasion you been unsuccessful.)

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