Production Planner

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner to advance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves planning schedules, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across departments to meet customer demands while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.
• Organized with effective time and task management.
• Continuous improvement mindset is favored.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and coordinate capacity planning.
• Collaborate with departments for seamless operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet customer demands.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in production planning

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Proficiency in IT

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Bedlington, Northumberland

Salary: Competitive

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Production Planner for our long-standing client in Bedlington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career within a busy and growing company.

The ideal candidate will ensure the efficient flow of production processes by planning schedules, managing stock levels, and optimizing workflows. You will generate production plans and collaborate with stakeholders to meet customer demands and support internal KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop production schedules and coordinate capacity planning.
• Support contract review processes and generate order acknowledgements based on production plans.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement, and customer service departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet customer demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure accurate and timely control of production data.
• Contribute to department goals and performance targets.
• Identify and mitigate critical schedule risks proactively.
• Be aware of the impact of planning on safety, quality, and costs.

Requirements:

• Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Problem-solving skills and practical solution development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing business processes.
• Organized with effective time and task management.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in IT and MS Office, including SAP.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment has been established for 28 years, providing excellent consultancy services. We invite you to visit our website at jackiekerrrecruitment.com to apply or learn more about our services. Please note, due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, visit our website to explore other opportunities.