Production Planner

Gap Personnel; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Production Planner in Halesowen. This role involves developing production schedules, monitoring material availability, and liaising with various departments for an efficient production process. Candidates should have proven experience in production planning and strong analytical skills. Hours are Monday to Friday, and salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning is essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
• Familiarity with D365 system and Microsoft Excel is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on orders and forecasts.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with stock control.
• Track work-in-progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Liaise with maintenance, logistics, and quality departments.
• Analyse data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Generate reports for production performance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Tools

D365 system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for a Production Planner to work with our client based in Halesowen.

Are you highly organised and detail-oriented and passionate about optimising operations and ensuring seamless production processes? We're looking for a Production Planner to join a dynamic team and help ensure that all production processes are efficient, timely, and cost-effective.

Hours: Monday till Friday 7:30 - 16:00 40 hours per week

Salary: Will be negotiable based on experience and ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory levels
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with stock control and warehouse teams
• Track work-in-progress and adjust schedules to address production delays or changes
• Liaise with maintenance, logistics, and quality departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Analyse data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Generate reports for production performance and planning accuracy

Requirements

• Proven experience in production planning
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience of D365 system and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

If you are interested, please apply with your CV attached or call 01902 422 940