Production Planner

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join their team in Gateshead. This exciting role involves ensuring the smooth movement of products through the production process while effectively communicating with the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about optimizing production processes and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning is essential for this role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely movement of product through the production process.
• Communicate updates at each stage of the production plan.

Skills

Production Planning

Computer Literacy (MS Word and Excel)

Planning/Scheduling Packages

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing Methods

Process Control and Improvement

Job description

PRODUCTION PLANNER
FULL TIME
PERMANENT CONTRACT
£30-36K PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

Kinetic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Planner for an Engineering company based in Gateshead. The Production Planner will ensure timely movement of product through the production process, communicating updates at each stage of the production plan to the manufacturing team and making sure customer requirements are met on time and to specification.

Skills and Experience:

1. Knowledge and previous experience of Production Planning
2. Computer Literate (MS Word and Excel)
3. Knowledge and experience of Planning/Scheduling packages (training will be given)
4. Problem solving and analytical skills
5. Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
6. Knowledge of the latest lean manufacturing methods
7. Process Control and Improvement

This is a day shift role working Monday - Friday. If you would be interested in this position please click APPLY NOW!

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.