Planner

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Planner to join a friendly and collaborative Production team. As a Planner, you will play a crucial role in creating, maintaining, and communicating production plans, collaborating with various teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Up to £32,500 depending on experience
• 8% bonus potential
• Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible start/finish times: start between 7am-9am and finish 3pm-5pm
• Free car parking
• Discount Scheme

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate production plans considering various factors such as manpower, equipment, raw materials, and sales forecast
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with changes and compliance requirements
• Analyse risks and propose solutions to potential bottlenecks and downtimes
• Monitor plan delivery and incorporate improvements into future plans
• Complete analysis and reporting requirements, presenting data clearly within emails and meetings
• Review new sales orders and provide practical promise dates to the sales team
• Collaborate with Planning and Project Management teams to ensure production readiness and resolve conflicts
• Maintain capacity analysis to ensure proper staffing, machine scheduling, and utilization
• Support ERP setup, maintenance, and improvements
• Drive a continuous improvement ethos through own actions and contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in ERP systems and capacity analysis tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in production planning, apply now!