Production Planner

Taurus Nirvana Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will create and manage production schedules, ensuring timely procurement of materials and optimal resource allocation. Your proactive approach will help identify bottlenecks and maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production flow and quality standards, making a significant difference in the company's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and managing production schedules.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring inventory and forecasting demand.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed production schedules and coordinate material procurement.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust schedules to prevent delays.

Skills

Production Scheduling

Inventory Management

Process Optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Certification in Production Planning

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Planning, process, and production technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist production, process, and planning engineers with production programmes and schedules, as well as manufacturing and processing procedures, to ensure accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

Key Duties:

As a Production Planner at Taurus Nirvana Ltd, your key duties will include:

1. Creating and managing detailed production schedules.
2. Coordinating the timely procurement of materials.
3. Ensuring that production resources, including equipment and labour, are allocated efficiently.
4. Collaborating with design, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure seamless workflow across projects.
5. Proactively identifying potential bottlenecks or delays in the production process.
6. Monitoring inventory levels and forecasting production demand.
7. Adjusting schedules as necessary.
8. Maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Day-to-day Tasks:

The Production Planner will review production schedules to ensure timelines align with project requirements and client expectations. You will communicate with suppliers to confirm material availability and delivery dates, adjusting schedules accordingly to prevent delays. Regularly checking in with the production team, you will monitor the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring any production issues are addressed promptly. You will also track inventory levels, order materials as needed to maintain production flow, and assess potential risks or disruptions in the supply chain. Additionally, you'll maintain accurate documentation, update project status reports, and hold regular meetings with relevant departments to keep everyone informed and aligned on progress.