Production Planner

Kingdom People; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Andover seeks an experienced Production Planner to enhance manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will build clear production plans, manage material availability using ERP/MRP systems and support cross-departmental collaboration. This full-time on-site role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Experience creating production plans and managing communication with internal departments.
• Experience within Electronics/Electrical manufacturing is desirable.
• Lean/Six Sigma training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning schedules and coordinate with teams.
• Manage material availability through MRP systems.
• Monitor KPIs and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

ERP/MRP systems experience

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Planner with great ERP/MRP skills? Are you looking for a new role and would like to work for an innovative, growing company? If so, this Production Planner role is for you!

This Production Planner role is working for a manufacturing company in Andover. The working hours for the role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5pm, with an early Friday finish! The role is paying up to GBP50,000 depending on experience. This is a full-time on-site role.

The Production Planner will be responsible for contributing towards achieving smooth, efficient manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Planner will be responsible for building clear production plans, managing priorities, analysing data and driving continuous improvement across quality, cost and delivery metrics. Some of the key responsibilities include overseeing planning schedules, coordinating with production and engineering teams, managing material availability through MRP systems, monitoring KPIs, identifying bottlenecks and supporting equipment utilisation. The Production Planner will play a vital role in cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring all changes are well-documented and effectively implemented. Strong analytical thinking, organisation and leadership skills are essential.

You will need:

• Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Previous experience creating production plans, managing material availability and internal department communication
• Experience within Electronics/Electrical manufacturing is desirable
• Lean/Six Sigma training is advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills

If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on (phone number removed).

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client