Production Planner required to support the Production Manager to oversee and organise the production process in their manufacturing facility. This position is paying an annual salary of £35,000 - £38,000depending on experience. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
The Production Planner will be experienced in utilising a production planning software and be able to provide clear product costs.
Duties:
- Plan, schedule and coordinate production of the company's products
- Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
- Assist in scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
- Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
- Report on the production status and any production issues to senior management
- Assist with production disruptions and productivity problems
- Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
- Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes
Benefits:
- £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases to 30 days)
- Pension
- Private healthcare
Experience required:
- Strong analytical skills to forecast demand and optimise production plans
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage complex production schedules
- Proficiency in production planning software
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control procedures
- Problem-solving abilities to address production challenges
- Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
- PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
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