Production Planner

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Production Planner / Production Scheduler to create and manage production schedules. This role involves ensuring timely production completion while collaborating closely with various teams to align resources and meet customer demands. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in production planning.

Benefits

Dental, Vision and Medical Insurance

401k

PTO

Additional benefits discussed in interview

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Planner or Production Scheduler.
• Solid understanding of production planning and supply chain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production based on customer orders.
• Develop and maintain production schedules; communicate changes.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Production planning

Supply chain management

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Planner / Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to meet customer demands and internal targets.

The ideal Production Planner / Production Scheduler will have experience within a manufacturing background.

Package

$55,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Dental, Vision and Medical Insurance

401k

PTO

More benefits to be discussed

Production Planner / Production Scheduler Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production based on customer orders and Make-to-Stock (MTS) requirements.
• Develop and maintain production schedules; adjust as needed and communicate changes.
• Assign and oversee work to ensure timely completion of manufacturing jobs.
• Collaborate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure material availability.
• Perform capacity planning to align workload with available resources.
• Act as the main point of contact for manufacturing teams regarding scheduling.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales to align timelines and expectations.
• Follow and enforce company procedures and operational standards.
• Report significant nonconformances and stop production if necessary.

Production Planner / Production Scheduler Requirements

• Experience as a Production Planner or Production Scheduler
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of production planning, supply chain, and MRP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production planning software.
• Experience with MRP systems required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Commutable to Richmond, IN