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Production Planner

ROTHERWOOD RECRUITMENT (2020) LIMITED
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Nelson, Lancashire BB96NU, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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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 addressing any production issues.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of production processes, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • The position operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.