Production Planner

ENGINEERED FOAM PRODUCTS LIMITED; Dallington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Planner to create and manage production schedules while ensuring timely completion of orders. The ideal candidate should have proven planning experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Responsibilities involve real-time monitoring of production processes, effective communication across departments, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement. This role requires working 37.5 hours per week in an office setting.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday Holiday

Long Service Awards

Volunteering Day

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

Employee Welfare Support Line

Free Tea / Coffee

Monthly Food days

Benefits Platform

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstratable experience of making sound judgement under pressure.
• Systematic and with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
• Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan.
• Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.
• Track and report real-time issues to the right people.

Skills

Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees

Excellent time management and organisation skills

Proficient in all Microsoft packages

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

Team Player

Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives

Six Sigma

Education

IT Qualification

Job description

Company Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay
• Employee Welfare Support Line
• Free Tea / Coffee
• Monthly Food days
• Benefits Platform
• Private Medical Insurance

Scope

As Regional Planner you will be responsible for :

The creation, modification, and management of short term (1week) and medium term (12 weeks) production schedules for all Engineered Foam Products production facilities with a strong focus on plant efficiencies. Whilst m onitoring the production process to ensure that production orders are being completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Maintain up-to-date work schedules and efficiency systems.
• Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
• Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan for visibility and resource planning.
• Plan tool sample runs for NPI and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance to prevent issues.
• Material & Stock Control
• Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.
• Review stock levels regularly, aiming for zero stock older than 3 months.
• Monitor the provisions report to support stock reduction.
• Communication & Coordination
• Work closely with Production and Plant Managers on all aspects of planning, including run hours.
• Keep SVP and Sales aligned with production demand; adjust with Plant Managers if needed.
• Inform department heads of planning changes early to allow capacity checks.
• Attend daily production meetings as required.
• Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Track and report real-time issues to the right people.
• Minimize tool fitting to reduce downtime

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Demonstratable experience of making sound judgementunder pressure
• Team Player
• Systematic and with high attention to detail
• Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Knowledge of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding would be beneficial
• Six Sigma
• IT Qualification

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week , office hours