Production Planner

Holt Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Production Planner in Christchurch. This role involves creating detailed production schedules, monitoring output, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in production planning, strong knowledge of MRP systems, and excellent data analysis skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a production planner.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and scheduling practices.
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed production schedules.
• Assess and review production capacity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Buying and Production teams.
• Monitor daily production output and implement changes.
• Propose alternative plans to minimize disruption.

Skills

Production planning

Knowledge of production processes

Experience with MRP systems

Data analysis skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Production Planner
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Our well-established client is seeking a Production Planner to join their team.

This role is key to ensuring efficient production scheduling, effective planning, and smooth operations across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create, maintain, and revise detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, live orders, and production capabilities
- Assess and review production capacity, making necessary adjustments to ensure operational efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and refining planning processes
- Collaborate closely with the Buying and Production teams to understand current and future manufacturing requirements
- Monitor daily production output, proactively identify any potential delays, and implement schedule changes as needed
- Propose alternative production plans when required to minimise disruption
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting the production process
- Gather and analyse production data, including output rates, efficiency metrics, and inventory levels
- Generate reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement or cost reduction
- Actively contribute to regular production and management meetings


Skills:

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a production planner
- Strong knowledge of production processes and scheduling practices
- Hands-on experience with MRP systems
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to draw actionable insights
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a logical, solution-focused approach
- A team-oriented, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to contribute to broader company goals


To apply, please send an updated cv to [e-mail] or call Shannon on 07441919648