Production Planner

Just Recruitment Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Recruitment Group is recruiting a Production Planner for their client based in Braintree, Essex. The role focuses on planning manufacturing routes, liaising with production and sales, and developing ERP-driven processes.

You will estimate times and material usage, produce route cards and works orders, and support month-end activities. An in-house training is provided; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fully computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office; training will be provided on bespoke in-house systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multi-discipline departments.
• Customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with production personnel and customer services/sales departments.
• Estimate material usage and arrange sub-contract engineering services.
• Review and implement routes of manufacture.
• Estimate machining/manufacturing times for each production operation.
• Produce route cards, works orders and requisitions for manufacture.
• Develop understanding of organisation's structure, policies and processes, recommending improvements.
• Support ERP frequency-based activities such as month-end processing, annual reporting and data maintenance.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Production Planner for their client based in Braintree, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, industry leading and customer focused company with a vision of continuing to grow their reputation as world leaders in their field.

Role will focus on:

• Liaising with production personnel and customer services/sales departments.
• Estimating material usage and arranging sub contract engineering services.
• Review/implement routes of manufacture.
• Estimate machining/manufacturing times required for each production operation.
• Produce route cards, works orders and requisitions for manufacture.
• Developing a strong understanding of organisation's structure, policies and processes, recommending appropriate solutions and improvements.
• Helping in the continuous improvement of ERP processes.
• Contributing to the ERP frequency-based activities, such as month-end processing, annual reporting and data maintenance.

Essentials:

• Fully computer literate and have experience of using Microsoft office packages, training will be provided on bespoke in house systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multi discipline departments.
• Customer focused attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Production/manufacturing and sales order scheduling (site specific training can be provided on in house systems)

Hours of Work:

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.00pm

Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm. 39-hours per week.