Production Planner & Controller
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Production Planner & Controller to manage production schedules, coordinate material availability and support efficient manufacturing operations. Working closely with Customer Relations, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production, you will play a key role in aligning production with demand, maintaining inventory levels and supporting OTIF performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
- Own the master production schedule, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, project timelines and capacity.
- Coordinate production workflows across multiple products and manufacturing lines.
- Monitor inventory levels, material availability, lead times and stock turnover.
- Work closely with Procurement to expedite raw materials and components where required.
- Review sales forecasts and customer orders to plan capacity requirements.
- Track production progress and adjust schedules to minimise delays.
- Identify and mitigate risks relating to material shortages or production delays.
- Analyse production data and prepare performance reports.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain accurate production paperwork and planning records.
- Communicate production priorities to supervisors and manufacturing teams.
- Act as a key contact for Customer Relations regarding delivery commitments, lead times and order updates.
- Work with Sales and Account Management to understand customer priorities and align production accordingly.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety, quality and company standards.
Knowledge and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relevant time-served experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in production planning, scheduling or manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory forecasting and production scheduling.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and production planning software skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working directly with internal customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or project-based environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of SAGE 200 would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong understanding of process improvement and Lean principles.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong time management, communication and coordination skills.
- Proactive, positive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with short lead times and changing priorities.
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