Production Planner

Production Planner Supply Chain / Operations - Redditch - 05:30 - 13:00 Monday to Friday - Upto GBP38,000 per annum

Are you an early riser with a head for planning and a knack for problem-solving? Arden Personnel is working exclusively with a successful local manufacturer to recruit a Production Planner to join their busy Supply Chain and Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the buzz of ensuring things run like clockwork. It s a hands-on, on-site role that plays a vital part in the daily operations of the production team helping to ensure the right products go out, at the right time, every time.

What You ll Be Doing in this Production Planner role

• Generating daily and provisional production plans using a planning system, aligning with machine availability and agreed run rates
• Continuously evaluating forecasts to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery
• Collaborating closely with the Commercial team to align production with customer volume fluctuations
• Pre-planning promotions, product launches, and changes making sure everything s in place for success
• Communicating with Maintenance and Prep teams to guarantee machine and material availability
• Troubleshooting planning issues, finding solutions quickly with team support
• Attending and contributing to daily operations meetings
• Coordinating with Production to ensure correct labour is scheduled based on the day s needs

Important to Know

This is a 100% on-site role, working the 5:00am 1:30pm shift . Planners need to be in ahead of the production day to translate customer orders into same-day production plans it s an early start, so please consider whether this suits your lifestyle before applying.

What We re Looking For In This Production Planner Role

• Strong experience using Excel including formulas like VLOOKUP, IF statements, and ranges (this will be tested)
• Previous experience in a Planning or Purchasing environment
• Sharp attention to detail and great organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Someone adaptable, positive, and ready to problem-solve under pressure
• A strong understanding of production processes and how to optimise them
• Able to influence and collaborate across teams

Benefits In This Production Planner Role Includes

• Life assurance from day one
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Retailer discounts
• Access to a wellbeing platform, including 24/7 GP hotline

Ready to take the lead in production planning and keep the wheels turning smoothly? Apply today or contact us at Arden Personnel for more information. We d love to hear from you!

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Call: (phone number removed) (Alcester) or (phone number removed) (Redditch)

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