Production Planner - Barton-under-Needwood - £45,000 p/annum
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The Situation
Our client, a well established & global engineering expert are looking for a Production Planner at their expanding facility.
This isn’t simply an opportunity to inherit an established production schedule. You’ll join at an exciting stage in the development of the operation, taking ownership of production planning and helping move the facility towards a more proactive, forward-looking approach to demand, capacity and materials planning.
The Role
Sitting at the heart of the manufacturing operation, you’ll translate customer and project demand into an achievable production plan, working closely with Production, Procurement and Project teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
Developing, managing and optimising production schedules against customer demand.
Balancing production requirements against available capacity, equipment and resources.
Working closely with Procurement to ensure materials and components are available when required.
Monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules in response to delays, shortages or changing priorities.
Identifying capacity and material constraints early and ensuring risks are communicated effectively.
Providing accurate planning information and reporting to the wider business.
Driving continuous improvement across production planning processes.
Supporting wider industrialisation and new bid activity where required.
Location
Mainly site based out of their Barton-under-Needwood facility
Salary
Up to £45,000 p/annum
Essential Criteria
Proven experience within production planning, manufacturing planning or production scheduling
Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
A strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning and materials
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
The ability to work effectively across Production, Procurement and other operational functions
Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills
A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions
Desirable skills - a Mechanical background & experience working in heavy engineering & manufacturing/assembly would be beneficial
About Ford & Stanley Group
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