Production Planner

Van Leeuwen Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Limited is seeking a candidate for a manufacturing role focused on production planning in Tees Valley, England. The ideal candidate will liaison with various departments, prioritize orders, and ensure accurate production reporting.

Strong numeracy and computer literacy skills are essential, alongside previous experience in production or manufacturing planning. Familiarity with SAP is preferred, making effective communication and problem-solving essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production planning role preferred.
• Detail-oriented, industrious, and capable of working under pressure.
• Strong team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Warehouse Managers and other departments to meet production needs.
• Ensure high service levels and attend daily team meetings.
• Collect and analyze data on production performance and team efficiency.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Computer literacy

Team player

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Secondary education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leadership Tasks

• Liaise with Warehouse Managers/Team Leaders, and other departments to meet production and servicing needs.
• Ensure a high service level is maintained.
• Attend daily team meetings and deliver reportable figures.

Tasks

• Prioritise all orders in collaboration with Warehouse Managers/Team Leaders.
• Verify and finalise completed production orders.
• Maintain organisation and ensure all production paperwork is accurate and up to date.
• Develop production plans and servicing schedules based on customer demands and operational capabilities.
• Provide accurate and timely updates regarding potential delays, delivery timelines, and quality issues.
• Collect and analyse data on production performance and team efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reports, ensuring full transparency for relevant stakeholders.
• Provide cross‑functional coverage for other roles in SCM job area when necessary.
• Resolve inventory queries and investigations.
• Carry out root cause analysis where required.
• Champion continuous improvement (Identify and action).

Qualifications

• Secondary education with strong numeracy and computer literacy skills.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production planning role preferred.
• Detail-oriented, industrious, and capable of working under pressure.
• Strong team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior training or experience on SAP is preferred.