Job Description

Production Planner - 14 per hour - Temporary - Halstead - expected to last until March 2025

Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company's products

Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production

Creating, distributing and booking in Works Orders

Monitoring production status and resolving any issues or delays

Reporting on production performance to upper management.

Scanning documentation

Having strong communication, organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

Arranging couriers and/or carriers as required.

Assist in stock take.

Any general office associated duties.

Preferred experience:

Previous Production Planner experience gained within an office environment.

Excellent telephone manner with the ability to communicate at all levels

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of in-house systems

Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience of Dynamics 365 Business Central systems would be an advantage

Understanding of the importance of data protection and adherence to the process

Additional information:

• Working hours: Mon - Thurs 08:30 - 17:00, Fri 08:30 - 14:30 - but telephone cover is required until 16:00 on a Friday via a rota basis and time in lieu is given back for this.
• Free parking
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• Own transport required due to location
• Temporary assignment expected to last until March 2025

R45

About Us

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