Production Planner

Yolk Recruitment; Pengam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and deliver high-quality products. This role is ideal for a degree-qualified individual with strong attention to detail and communication skills. You'll work in a supportive environment with full training provided, making it perfect for a motivated planner looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness programmes

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience working in a Procurement role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules.
• Coordinate weekly production plans considering materials and resources.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans as necessary.
• Collaborate across teams for timely delivery.
• Communicate potential constraints to management.
• Generate reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Job description

Overview

Production Planner

£30,000 - £35,000

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in South Wales to recruit a Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is degree-qualified to pursue a rewarding career in production planning and manufacturing operations.

As Production Planner, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, learning how to coordinate production schedules, analyse data, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products to customers on time. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal first step into industry for someone with a passion for planning, problem-solving, and making an impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining short- and medium-term production schedules based on customer demand
• Coordinate weekly production plans, considering materials, resources, and manufacturing capacity
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans where necessary
• Collaborate with teams across operations, logistics, and sales to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate potential constraints or issues to management clearly and promptly
• Generate reports and planning data to support decision-making

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience working in a Procurement role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Life insurance.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Production Planner role apply now by sending your CV or calling me directly on (phone number removed)

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