Production Planner

Premier Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production & Scheduling Planner to enhance their operations team. This pivotal role involves developing production schedules, ensuring effective resource allocation, and maintaining clear communication across departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, with a keen eye for organization and collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about optimizing production processes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking manufacturer and contribute to their continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules.
• Maintain clear communication across teams to resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Software

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Reporting to: Senior Management

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, awell-established and forward-thinking manufacturer, we are looking toappoint an experienced Production & Scheduling Planner tosupport their growing operations team. This is a key role, focused onensuring production schedules are met, resources are effectivelyallocated, and communication between departments remains clear andconsistent.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strongbackground in production planning who enjoys working in a fast-pacedenvironment and has a talent for organisation and collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailedproduction schedules in line with customer requirements and companyobjectives. Work closely with departments including Sales,Procurement, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth execution.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Maintain clear andproactive communication across teams to synchronise planning efforts,resolve scheduling issues, and provide status updates.
• Order Review & Delivery Commitments: Assess incomingsales orders and confirm feasible delivery dates. Support in trackingproject and product contracts, and assist with cost estimation.
• Repairs Scheduling: Approve and plan customer repairwork, ensuring capacity and turnaround times are well managed.
• Issue Resolution: Identify potential delays orbottlenecks in production and implement corrective actions to maintainworkflow efficiency.
• Reporting: Compile and analysereports on production performance, providing insights to help driveimprovements.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute toinitiatives aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, andenhancing product quality.

What We’reLooking For:

• Education: Degree in SupplyChain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalenthands-on industry experience.
• Experience: 2–3 years’experience in a similar production planning or scheduling role withina manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strongproficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office, particularlyExcel. Experience with ERP software is highly advantageous.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data,forecast accurately, and make informed decisions to support productionefficiency.
• Process Knowledge: Familiar withmanufacturing processes and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Communication: Clear and confident communicator,capable of building strong working relationships across multipledepartments.
• Attention to Detail: High level ofaccuracy and organisation when managing schedules and monitoringoutput.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach toidentifying challenges and delivering effective, practical solutions.

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