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.)