Production Planner

Luton Bennett; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare & Dental

Joining Bonus (£1,500 after 6 months)

Life Assurance (4x)

Company Pension (2% Employee, 5% - 1%

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Production Planner in Bar Hill, Cambridge, to join a friendly manufacturing company. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities including converting planned orders to production orders.

Candidates should have experience in planning, manufacturing environments, and using MRP systems. A competitive salary of £35,000 is complemented by a robust benefits package including healthcare, a joining bonus, and enhanced family leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role is essential.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Proficiency in MRP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Check for shortages during order conversion.
• Enter completion dates for production orders.
• Ensure stock availability by checking pick lists.
• Handle production and customer service inquiries.

Skills

Planning experience

Manufacturing experience

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Production Planner

Bar Hill, Cambridge

£35,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Private Healthcare & Dental + Joining Bonus (£1,500 after 6 months) + Life Assurance (4x) + Company Pension (2% Employee, 5% Employer) + Income Protection + Enhanced Family Leave + Profit Sharing Bonus

Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, Friday 08:00 to 12:30

Production Planner required for a reputable manufacturing company located in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly company of approximately 100 members, who are part of a wider international group, offering long term job security.

This role would suit candidates with experience in a planning role. You will have experience working in a manufacturing / production environment and have experience working with MRP systems.

Joining an existing team of 3, the Production Planner will be allocated specific customer(s) and it will be your responsibility to convert their planned orders to production orders.

The Production Planner Role:

• Checking for shortages at the time of conversation
• Entering completion dates
• Checking pick lists to ensure stock availability
• Dealing with production and customer service enquires

The Production Planner Candidate:

• Experience in a planning role
• Experience in manufacturing / production
• Experience using MRP systems
• Experience with Excel