Production Planner

Multitask Recruitment Solutions; Nelson; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days holiday

Training and development

Career progression

Friendly environment

Job summary

Multitask Recruitment Solutions in Nelson, England, is seeking a proactive Production Planner to organise daily and weekly production schedules, maximise efficiency and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.

You will work with Purchasing, Production, Quality and Logistics teams, using MRP/ERP systems and Excel to plan, monitor progress and adjust plans as needed. The role offers training and progression in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Planner or Scheduler role.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
• Create and release manufacturing works orders using the MRP system.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required.
• Liaise with Purchasing to ensure materials are available.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Logistics teams.
• Manage priorities to meet customer delivery dates.
• Maintain accurate production planning records.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP/ERP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Production Planner / Scheduler to join our manufacturing team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling production activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time while maximising efficiency across the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
• Create and release manufacturing works orders using the MRP system.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required.
• Liaise with Purchasing to ensure materials are available.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Logistics teams.
• Manage priorities to meet customer delivery dates.
• Maintain accurate production planning records.

About You

• Previous experience in a Production Planner or Scheduler role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience within sheet metal fabrication or engineering.
• Knowledge of laser cutting, fabrication, welding and assembly processes.
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of production capacity planning and scheduling principles.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment

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