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Production Planner

Recruit4staff
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7NS, England

Salary

£34,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Recruit4staff is seeking a Production Planner for a leading manufacturing company near Widnes.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum and includes a 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with early finishes on Fridays.
  • Successful candidates must have previous experience in a similar production planning role and be proficient in using MRP systems and MS Excel.
  • The role involves planning production schedules, managing stock levels, and communicating with various teams to ensure timely production.
  • This is an 18-month fixed-term contract with additional benefits such as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and access to mental health resources.

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company, in their search for a Production Planner to work in their manufacturing facility near Widnes

What our client is offering for the successful Production Planner:

  • Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
  • Working hours, 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 25 days holiday plus banks, rising with service
  • Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
  • Company perks/ discount scheme
  • 18 Month Fixed-Term Contract Role

The Role - Production Planner:

  • Review mains orders when they are received and set a shipping date
  • Plan production schedules for various manufacturing departments 
  • Release Manufacturing orders in MRP system and review any requirements to manufacture parts in-house
  • Notify Production Engineer or purchasing of any raw material requirements
  • Use of in-house MRP system
  • Use of Excel for production plans and tracking of orders
  • Review and liaise with purchasing on the purchase order book
  • Inform Commercial Team of any delays to final contract shipping date.
  • Manage min/max stock levels
  • Daily communication with Manufacturing Engineering and Team leaders of relevant Production departments
  • Attend and update in daily production meetings

What our client is looking for in the successful Production Planner:

  • Previous experience in a similar production planning based role - ESSENTIAL
  • Experience using MRP systems - ESSENTIAL
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel - ESSENTIAL
  • Ability to work under pressure 
  • Must be an effective communicator 
  • Well organised with excellent attention to detail

Key skills or similar Job titles: Production Planner, Planner, Manufacturing Planner

Commutable From: Liverpool, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Birkenhead, Skelmersdale, Speke, Garston

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (NW) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or  employment business.

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