Production Planner

Mansell Recruitment Group; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Planner in Stone Cross, UK. This role involves managing production workflow, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and fostering relationships across departments. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in engineering production planning, strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 plus competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Profit share scheme

9 day working fortnight

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production planning role in an engineering company.
• Experience working on ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective planning of material and resources.
• Manage production planning to maximise workflow.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager your role will require you to ensure effective planning of material and resource to meet the demands of the customer's deliveries. Ensuring that all materials and goods required for production go into the right place exactly when they should. They will work closely with managers and engineers to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The role will have a clear focus on continuous improvement and developing the planning function in line with the strategic objectives to enable effective procurement and planning to support production objectives and new product development.

Responsibilities

Managing and controlling the Production Planning to ensure that production workflow is maximised to meet the output plan.

Ensure parts and materials are delivered on time to meet the production schedule.

Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.

Work with the supply team and carry out the duties of a buyer as required to support the team’s output.

Liaise with Suppliers and colleagues to ensure that their delivery schedules will be achieved.

Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.

Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. Sales, Engineering, Production and Business Development.

Continually improve planning methods and procedures to optimize production performance.

Ensuring that products are shipped accordingly to the plan whilst maintaining compliance with export restrictions.

Development and recording of relevant KPIs to improve performance.

The Candidate

Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a production planners role for an engineering company

Experience of working on ERP / MRP systems

Capable of working well under pressure

Strong organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

The Package

Offering up to £38,000 basic plus a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, profit share scheme and 9 day working fortnight.