Production Planner

As a Production Planner at Keystone Lintels, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement production and material plans to ensure timely and efficient achievement of manufacturing and delivery goals. You will work closely with the production team, suppliers, and other departments to optimise production schedules, manage inventory levels, and minimize lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend strategies for inventory optimization
• Work closely with the production team to prioritise production schedules and resolve any production issues
• Continuously monitor and analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align production plans with customer demand
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency and reduce waste
• Provide regular reports on production and material planning performance to senior management

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ideally educated to degree level in Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Significant experience in production planning, material planning, or a related role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of production and inventory planning principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Lean manufacturing certification is a plus

If you are a proactive and results-driven individual with a passion for production planning and optimisation, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Keystone Lintels and help us continue to deliver high-quality products to our customers efficiently and effectively.

Part of Keystone Group, Keystone Lintels is a market leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, it is now a multisite manufacturing operation with locations in Swadlincote (South Derbyshire) and Cookstown (N. Ireland) to service both UK and Irish construction markets. It\’s extensive and growing range of Hi-therm+ lintels, standard and special steel lintels, Brickslip lintels and windposts is award winning and celebrated throughout the industry.

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