Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office furniture manufacturer in Knowsley is seeking a skilled Production Planner responsible for creating efficient production schedules, ensuring customer demands are met. Ideal candidates will have previous planning experience, knowledge of MRP systems, and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package, including health plans and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Employee hub with retailer discounts

Health cash plan

Wellbeing activities

Death in service insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning role.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Computer literate, specifically MS Office and optimizing software.
• Understanding of factory processes and bottlenecks.
• Well organized and an excellent communicator.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set an achievable production plan for seating and screen production.
• Ensure the plan meets customer lead times and maximizes stock availability.
• Use the MRP system to replenish stock and minimize back orders.
• Communicate with Planning, Production, Distribution, and Sales teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Capability to work under pressure

Tools

MRP systems

MS Office

Optimizing software

Job description

Job Description

Dams has been providing furniture solutions since the 1960s and is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of office furniture, employing over 350 people from our sites in Knowsley.

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and experienced in production planning? We are looking for a skilled Production Planner to play a key role in ensuring our schedules are efficient, accurate, and aligned with customer demand.

Package on offer:

• Monday-Friday, 8-4pm
• 28 days holiday per year (rising with service) including bank holidays
• Dams employee hub with hundreds of retailer discounts
• Health cash plan (employer funded)
• Wellbeing activities
• Death in service insurance (employer funded)
• Employee 'Above and Beyond' awards
• Free on-site parking

Key responsibilities:

• You will set an achievable production plan for all seating and screen production, ensuring customer lead times are met and stock line availability is maximised.
• Set weekly/daily plans following the agreed planning cycle.
• Ensure the plan is achievable considering capacity and raw material availability.
• Understand product routes through the factory to optimise efficiencies.
• Use the MRP system to replenish manufactured stock lines and minimise back orders.
• Communicate with Planning, Production, Distribution, and Sales regarding any issues.
• Generate and distribute reports on work order date changes daily.
• Print and issue production paperwork to the factory.
• Integrate new products into the plan as required.
• Continuously review and improve planning processes for efficiency.
• Assist with workflow requests.

Experience and skills required:

• Previous experience in a planning role
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Computer literate (MS Office, optimizing software)
• Understanding of factory processes and bottlenecks
• Well organised and an excellent communicator
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

If this role sounds like you, please apply now for immediate consideration! The company reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Dams is only accepting direct applications; no agency contact is required.