Production Planner

NOVUS Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Production Planner in Chester. The role involves managing production plans and ensuring efficient operations in a busy manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a background in production planning, experience with data, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, reflecting experience and proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within FMCG or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to react quickly to changes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and update production plans.
• Track stock levels and ensure data accuracy.
• Process customer orders and update forecasts.
• Plan around hygiene and engineering schedules.
• Communicate changes across the site.
• Back up data and keep it updated.

Skills

Experience in production planning

Confidence working with data

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication style

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Production Planner — £40,000-£45,000 DoE. This is a shift role (4 on / 4 off). If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly and like being at the heart of a busy manufacturing site, this could be a great next step for you. We are looking for a Production Planner who is confident working with data in a fast-paced factory environment and a strong communicator who can keep everyone in the loop when plans change as they often do. You\'ll be part of a team that relies on good communication and attention to detail to keep production efficient and on schedule.

What you\'ll be doing

• Building and updating production plans so everything runs efficiently
• Keeping track of stock levels and making sure data stays accurate
• Processing customer orders and updating forecasts when things shift
• Planning around hygiene and engineering schedules
• Spotting trends in orders and communicating changes across the site
• Making sure all data is up to date and backed up

What we\'re looking for

• Experience in production planning within FMCG or automotive manufacturing
• Confidence working with data and planning systems
• Agile to react at speed when plans change
• Strong Excel skills
• Clear, practical communication style and attention to detail
• A good understanding of how manufacturing sites operate day to day
• Comfortable in the factory as well as the office

If this sounds like a role that fits your experience and offers the next step for your career, please contact Rhian at the Novus team - we are scheduling interviews now