Production Planner

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Barnsley is seeking a Production Planner to join an SME Manufacturing business. The successful candidate will manage production schedules, collaborate with teams, and ensure optimal inventory levels. Required experience includes a background in production planning and strong IT skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of holiday

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Private Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning environment is essential.
• Self-starter who can act on their own initiative.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and update inventory and re-order parameters.
• Develop and implement production plans for customer requirements.
• Collaborate to produce daily production schedules.
• Prepare reports on material availability and analyze data.
• Maintain inventory levels according to set targets.

Skills

Production planning experience

Self-starter

Strong IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Planner

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for a Production Planner to join an SME Manufacturing business based in Barnsley.

Key Responsibilities :

• Regularly review and update minimal inventory and re-order parameters to maintain optimal levels of finished goods
• Develop and implement efficient production plans that meet both internal and external customer requirements
• Assist the Production Planning Manager and collaborate with the planning and materials manager to produce daily production schedules
• Work closely with the production team to ensure current and future demand is me
• Prepare relevant reports on material availability and analyse data from various sources to provide management information
• Maintain finished goods inventory levels according to set targets and ensure all planning activities support customer service performance goals
• Collaborate with other departments and management team members as needed
• Present production planning information at management meetings when required
• Contribute towards personal and departmental targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Required Experience :

• Previous experience in a production planning environment is essential
• A self-starter who can act on their own initiative
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and software
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of communicating effectively at all levels both internally and externally

What's On Offer :

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of holiday
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Private Healthcare Plan

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit