Production Planner

Production PlannerGlazebury, Warrington, WA3Full-time, PermanentMonday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (on-site, not remote)£28000 - £33000 per annum based on experience with the top of the grade being applicable to someone with 3 years of experience.Job SummaryOur client is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Planner to join their team in the E-liquid and Flavouring Manufacturing Industry. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing production workflows, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to production targets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and excel at balancing workloads, we want to hear from you!

Production Planner Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Scheduling & Planning

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, stock levels, and manufacturing capacity.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet production deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor workflows to address delays or bottlenecks and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to accommodate order changes and special requests.
• Work with procurement to ensure the timely availability of materials, components, and tools.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent delays.

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Analyse production data to forecast needs and mitigate potential issues.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operations.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with production supervisors, operators, and quality control teams to meet daily production goals.
• Act as a communication hub between departments.
• Provide regular updates on production status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of schedules, inventory, work orders, and outputs.
• Generate performance reports and recommend strategies for capacity planning and investments.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of production planning experience (essential).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in e- liquids, flavourings, foods, or FMCG (advantageous).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and perform under pressure.

The PackageThis is a permanent role with Competitive pay, Company pension, Free on-site parking,20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, Early finish on Fridays.Referral BonusIf this Permanent Production Planner role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.How to ApplyIf you are interested in this Production Planner role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this Production Planner role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all Industrial-related vacancies across the region.