Production Planner

Pay: £30,000.00 - £40,000.00 per year Job description: Job Overview Production Planner - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. To 40k plus benefits. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources, and maintaining seamless communication across departments. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of our supply chain operations and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Planner will utilise advanced ERP systems to facilitate planning processes and optimise production workflows. Responsibilities The Production Planner is an ambassador of or vision and values, is enthusiastic and hardworking, with experience in all aspects of the planning elements of the business. Roles & Responsibilities as the Production Planner: * Coordinate production workflow for multiple products. * Ability to understand all areas of the business. * Responsible for at least two areas of the planning requirements mentioned above. * Plan and prioritise operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. * Support with staffing requirements, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand. * Support with assigning workers and other staff to production operations. * Schedule shift according to production needs. * Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget. * Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption. * Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.). * Prepare and submit status and performance reports. * Production and related plans to be updated constantly. * Collaborate with all relevant areas of the business at all levels of management. * Support with reviewing the planning department to achieve efficiencies and streamline current processes. * Identifying production issues and coordinating with the relevant departments. * Regular reporting to senior managers regarding production output, issues, downtime etc. * Identifying and implementing corrective actions to improve production performance. * Review & control OTIF (On time in full), reporting out where issues arise to ensure we are on target. Improvement Responsibilities * Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve. Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of standards. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the business to drive productivity whilst sustaining quality. * Advise and assist the business on actions and initiatives that reduce customer complaints. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties required. You will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the purpose of the role. Requirements * Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. * In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under tight deadlines. * Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities. * Effective communication skills to liaise across multiple departments and external suppliers. * Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field is desirable but not essential. This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to optimise production processes within a dynamic organisation committed to operational excellence. Benefits: * Free parking Work Location: In person