Job Description

An opportunity for a Production Planner to join a growing UK manufacturing business (fixed term contract - 9 months)

The successful candidate will have proven experience of Production Planning within a manufacturing environment, combined with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will have a proactive, collaborative approach and continuous improvement mindset. A high level of attention to detail is required to drive results in a systematic, and precise manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop daily and weekly production schedules

Monitor plan and execute adjustments to maintain optimal production output

Promptly address issues impacting targets and engineering changes to ensure versatility to plan as needed to support seamless daily operations

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment on targets

Measure and report adherence to production schedules daily and weekly

Ensure system accuracy within production processes, particularly within ERP systems

Monitor stock levels to ensure alignment with production needs.

Identify opportunities for process enhancements across planning and production workflows.

Skills and Experience:

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and demands

Logical thinker with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent ERP and Excel skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a confident and professional manner

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Leading process change through continuous improvement

Passionate, determined and resourceful

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role