Production Planner

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to enhance their manufacturing operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure timely delivery of customer orders while collaborating closely with the Shop Floor Supervisor. Your expertise in production control and Excel will help develop efficient production schedules that align with customer requirements. The company offers a supportive environment with ongoing training, competitive benefits, and clear career progression. If you're passionate about optimizing production processes and delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes

Ongoing Training and Certification

Access to State-of-the-Art Equipment

Clear Career Progression Paths

Qualifications

• Experience in production control within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel is necessary for scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of customer orders.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Oversee material control for smooth production flow.

Skills

Production Control Experience

Excel Proficiency

Numeracy Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Job description

Join our team as a Production Planner and be an integral part of our client's manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely and within-budget delivery of customer orders.
2. Collaborate with the Shop Floor Supervisor to allocate work efficiently and meet customer-required dates.
3. Develop and manage daily/weekly production schedules to align manufacturing capacities with customer demands.
4. Oversee material and component control, ensuring smooth flow through production and subcontractors to final delivery.
5. Establish effective communication with customers and provide excellent customer service.
6. Maintain strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production control within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel is necessary.
• Good numeracy skills and understanding of calculations.
• Desirable: experience in a mechanical or machine shop environment.

Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, a salary exchange pension scheme, employee assistance programmes, life assurance, an employee cash plan, and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

Ongoing training and certification programmes, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and clear career progression paths are also provided.

Additional Information:

Adecco is a disability-confident employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We support candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If reasonable adjustments are needed, please let us know.

We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.