Production Planner

Response Personnel; Ilford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health insurance option after 6 months

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator in Ilford. The role involves coordinating production schedules, optimizing resource use, and liaising with procurement and sales teams. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for precision components.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Revise schedules due to design changes or material shortages.
• Collaborate with teams to forecast production requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Response Personnel

Hours of work: 39.75 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:00-16:45 and Fri 08:00-15:15)

Permanent, Full-time

Based on-site in Ilford.

We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic Production Planning Coordinator to join a dynamic team. This role ensures that manufacturing operations align effectively with customer demands through the creation and management of efficient production schedules for both standard and custom products.

Job purpose: Production Planning Coordinator

You will coordinate the planning of varied production runs, from repeat orders to bespoke customer requirements. A key focus will be optimising the use of existing components and materials to manufacture new parts cost-effectively whilst maintaining high-quality standards.

• Design and implement detailed production schedules for both standard and custom products to meet customer demands whilst optimising efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, material shortages, or operational interruptions
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
• Collaborate effectively with sales and product development teams to forecast future production requirements
• Analyse production specifications and plant capacity to determine optimal resource requirements for varied product mixes
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, with particular attention to component reusability
• Compile and analyse production data to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimisation
• Manage and administer the in-house system for incoming and outgoing orders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational transparency
• Identify and drive improvements in production planning processes and procedures
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing pr production environments, preferably in job-shop or custom manufacturing operations
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination with exposure to varied product requirements
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for precision components, preferably within regulated or high-quality industries
• Experience with production planning software and ERP/MRP systems
• Excel Skills, and data analysis functions along with a strong knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Competency in database management and reporting systems
• Familiarity with inventory management principles and practices
• Analytical excellence
• Strong communication
• Organised excellence
• Problem-solving focus

The Package: Production Planning Coordinator

• Competitive salary package
• Early Friday finish (15:15) supporting excellent work life balance
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Option to join comprehensive health insurance plan after 6 months of service
• Professional development opportunities and training support
• Stable, family owned company environment with international reach
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge equipment in the manufacture of precision optical accessories and spectrophotometer cells
• Scope to grow within the role and drive process improvements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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