Production Planner

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and optimize the manufacturing schedule, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with production, procurement, and other departments to align goals and resolve delays, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes planning accuracy, data-driven forecasting, and continuous improvement to meet customer demand in electronics manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs, Maths and English, or further education qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain or planning with in manufacturing.
• Experience with electronics manufacture and ERP/SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on orders, forecasts and material availability.
• Coordinate with production teams to align goals and resolve delays.
• Adjust schedules due to shortages, equipment breakdowns, or issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Investigate issues and develop resolutions.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of materials.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance quality and capacity.
• Plan future production requirements based on data and sales projections.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are met.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedule to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet customer demand. You will work closely with the production and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products.

Typical Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and material availability.
• Work with production team, supervisors, and other departments to align production goals and resolve any production delays or issues.
• Adjust production schedules as necessary due to material shortages, equipment breakdowns, or other production-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the production process. Ensuring products meets the required quality standards.
• Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity.
• Participate in the planning and forecasting of future production requirements based on historical data and sales projections.
• Ensure production targets, deadlines are met.
• Ensure health and safety and company policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs, Maths and English, or further education qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain or planning with in manufacturing.
• Experienced background in electronics manufacture
• Proficiency with PC literacy software. Experience with ERP/SAP systems

Skills / Abilities

• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with colleagues and customers professionally.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected situations and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety protocols in an electronics or technical environment.

Other

• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn