A large manufacturing company located in Ipswich, Suffolk are currently recruiting for a Production planner. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary with some attractive benefits listed below. Overview: As a Production planner, you will play a key role in maintaining operational performance and scheduling in a manufacturing environment. What does the role involve? Communicate schedule changes clearly and promptly to all relevant departments in the business Produce weekly KPI reporting, whilst making lean improvements within the business Escalate risks and bottlenecks to achieve the weekly plan, working closely with the production, purchasing and demand planning team Lead daily production meetings, reviewing prior day performance and recovery actions Execute weekly production plan and release work orders where required Candidate requirements: Degree in Supply chain / engineering or similar 3 plus years' experience within a production planning of scheduling position within a manufacturing environment Background working ERP/MRP systems (Ideally SAP) Strong excel skills as you will be required to analyse and report large data setts Good communication and organisational skills Company perks: 9 day working fortnight Annual pay reviews Competitive rate of pay 30 days annual leave Enhanced company pension Life Assurance x 4 EAP Program Eye care scheme Discounts on gym membership Winter flu vaccination voucherIndustry: Manufacturing and Production If you are a Production Planner who is interested in this role, apply online today! #officejobs
