Production Planner / Master Production Scheduler

Contract Type: Agency Temp

Salary / Benefits

28k to 35k dependent on experience

Job Elements

As a Master Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the manufacturing schedules.

You will liaise closely with Production Manager and the rest of the supply chain and the Commercial Team for optimal production and supply schedules, supporting the operation department to optimise and sequence output in line with targeted goals.

You will serve as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics and manufacturing departments.

MRP runs interrogated and managed

Set production plans and challenge production on the adherence to plan

Collaborate with relevant departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs

Periodically compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; use judgement to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed

Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies equipment and staff as needed to meet delivery dates

Produce weekly management reports

The ideal candidate will have:

At least 5 years related experience

Highly MRP literate

Inventory management - analysis of requirement vs inventory position

LEAN or other relevant qualification

Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Thorough understanding of supply chain

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.