Production Planner

Reed; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to manage and optimize production schedules, ensuring products are delivered on time. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in production planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP software. This is a full-time, office-based role located in North Kent.

Qualifications

• Proven and current experience as a Production Planner.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in accordance with forecasts and customer orders.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Logistics teams to ensure the availability of materials and resources.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present production reports to management.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excesses.
• Implement and maintain production planning systems and tools.

Job description

Overview

Production Planner

Location: North Kent (Office based)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Production Planner will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize the use of the company’s productive capacity. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure efficient production processes and timely delivery of products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in accordance with forecasts and customer orders.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Logistics teams to ensure the availability of materials and resources.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present production reports to management.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excesses.
• Implement and maintain production planning systems and tools.

Qualifications

• Proven and current experience as a Production Planner
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.