Manufacturing Production Planner - On-Time Delivery

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner for their St. Leonards location. The role involves ensuring seamless operations by planning, updating, and monitoring manufacturing schedules while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing processes and strong organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave package, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing including welding, fabricating, and machining.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily production schedules for achievable targets.
• Use ERP tools to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop Master Production Schedule to minimize past-due orders.
• Provide daily production/shipping updates.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

People skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP capacity planning tools

Job description

A global leader in advanced manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner for their St. Leonards location. The role involves ensuring seamless operations by planning, updating, and monitoring manufacturing schedules while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing processes and strong organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave package, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.