Production Planner

MTrec Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Production Planner to manage workflow and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate should have experience in fast-paced production environments, strong analytical skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits including training, enhanced pension, and a wellbeing app.

Benefits

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

Holiday buy & sell

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Planner in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain planning processes.
• Ability to work with people at all levels in the company.

Responsibilities

• Use system data to coordinate workflow across business areas.
• Prioritize production plans to minimize delay and maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality control on incoming goods inspection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists In their industry sector, they are now looking to recruit a Production Planner on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• Use system data to coordinate workflow through all business areas.
• Identify and communicate with customer services if scheduled ship dates are unachievable and recommend a solution.
• Ensure the production plan is prioritised to ensure minimum delay with maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with external supply teams within the business to ensure goods are shipped to stay within stock levels and meet customer order due dates.
• Collaborate with quality control to prioritise incoming goods inspection.
• Ensure you work within stock level guidelines from a service and financial perspective.
• Maintain system accuracy at all times.
• Utilise all applicable KPI's to identify underperforming areas.
• Work with the Team Leader to recommend short term and permanent solutions.
• Contribute and fully support any improvement initiatives that are either in place or in the process of being introduced throughout the business.

About You

• To apply, we ask that you have prior experience of working as a Planner in a fast paced production environment.
• You must have strong analytical skills and be familiar with ERP systems and supply chain planning processes.
• We are looking for someone who is highly driven and motivated with excellent communication skills, whilst also having the ability to work with people at all levels in the company.
• Strong organisational skills are also essential as is having a high level of attention to detail.
• If you are technically minded, forward thinking and comfortable working to deadlines we would love to hear from you.
• Working hours are 37 per week.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program).
• Holiday buy & sell.
• Competitive pay.
• Enhanced pension.
• Training & development.
• Opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Free on-site parking.