Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Forfar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Planner for a temporary position with the potential to become permanent. This role focuses on effective scheduling and communication between production and sales to maximize efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in production planning and a methodical, detail-oriented approach, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning techniques.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High degree of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient planning of all machinery according to business objectives.
• Provide up-to-date information on orders and machinery utilization.
• Maintain production schedules and relevant information in the planning system.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organization skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Planning System

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
Our client is a long-established manufacturing company and are a market leader in their field.

Your new role
This is a temporary position initially for 3 months with the potential to go permanent. This is a Monday-Friday position working mainly 0800-1700 with a 1530 finish on a Friday. To ensure the efficient and effective planning of all machinery in line with business objectives and sales requirements. To ensure that there is effective communication between production and Sales to ensure that the machinery is utilised to maximum efficiency. To ensure that all relevant information is communicated clearly to other members of the planning function. To provide Management with up-to-date information on the progress of orders and utilisation of machinery. Prepare production schedule and maintain all relevant information on product specification and associated processes in the Planning System. To maintain all relevant information on machine capabilities, process rates etc. in the Planning System.

What you'll need to succeed
Good standard of education with proven experience in and successful application of production planning techniques. Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. Methodical approach with attention to detail with good communication skills. Good problem-solving skills, and excellent planning and organisation skills. High knowledge of products and manufacturing processes. High degree of computer literacy.

What you'll get in return
The salary is between 30,000 and 35,000, working 37.5 hours per week with 34days annual leave.

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