Production Planner - Precision Engineering
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits
Working Hours: Days-Based
Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development
About the Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations.
The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With multiple manufacturing facilities and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its team with talented individuals who want to make a meaningful contribution to its continued success.
The Role
As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating and optimising manufacturing schedules to support operational efficiency and business growth. Working closely with the Planning Manager, fellow Production Planners, production teams, suppliers and other departments, you will help ensure production requirements are met effectively and on schedule.
The role offers a varied balance of independent responsibility, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical capabilities, gain experience with bespoke planning systems and contribute directly to the development of the company's UK operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and optimise production schedules to meet manufacturing requirements and delivery deadlines.
Liaise with Production Team Leaders, suppliers and internal departments to coordinate workflow and resolve scheduling issues.
Maintain accurate production data and records within MRP/ERP systems.
Produce reports and analyse production data to monitor performance, identify potential bottlenecks and support informed decision-making.
Work collaboratively with the Planning Manager and wider manufacturing team to improve planning processes and operational efficiency.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and streamline manufacturing operations.
Learn and utilise bespoke planning systems, with training provided.
The Ideal Candidate
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