Production Planner

Energy Jobline AZ; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize shop floor operations using ERP/MRP systems. The role involves managing production schedules, ensuring timely delivery, and implementing continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning and problem-solving skills, with opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Monthly company performance bonus

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Up to 6% pension contribution

2x salary life assurance

Full company sick pay for nine weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Canteen with free tea and coffee

Annual Christmas party and gift packages

Modern, state-of-the-art facility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimisation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are loaded efficiently, maintaining customer delivery dates.
• Produce monthly/weekly forward loading schedules for each machine.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Experience as a Production Planner

Tools

SAGE 200

Excel

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Tewkesbury

Rate: £30,000 - £40,000

Working Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 to 13:00 Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join an established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury. The Production Planner will utilize the company’s ERP/MRP systems (SAGE 200/Preactor) to ensure efficient shop floor loading and OTIF customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure machines are loaded efficiently, maintaining customer delivery dates.
2. Maintain daily tracking of all live work orders.
3. Produce monthly/weekly forward loading schedules for each machine, including manual operations.
4. Ensure parts are moved to next processes promptly.
5. Allocate subcontract order requirements for purchasing in a timely manner.
6. Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) up to date, with accurate set and cycle times.
7. Maintain accurate stock levels of raw materials and finished goods, issuing them correctly to works orders.
8. Implement continuous improvement strategies where opportunities are identified.
9. Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 13485).
10. Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.
11. Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.
12. Recommend methods or process improvements to enhance product quality.
13. Prioritize workflow to meet monthly order completion and sales targets.
14. Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations.
15. Complete administrative tasks within SAGE200/Preactor.
16. Coordinate with other departments and handle requests for information and data.

Experience Required:

1. Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Essential).
2. Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimisation (Desirable).
3. Hands-on problem-solving skills focused on efficiency and quality control.
4. Excellent computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
5. SAGE 200 experience desirable, but training will be provided.

Company Benefits:

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Monthly company performance bonus.
3. 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
4. Up to 6% pension contribution.
5. 2x salary life assurance.
6. Full company sick pay for nine weeks (after one year of service).
7. Employee Assistance Program via Wisdom, Health Assured.
8. Career development and mentoring opportunities.
9. Overtime options available.
10. Canteen with free tea and coffee.
11. Family-run, growing international group.
12. Annual Christmas party and gift packages.
13. Excellent internal career progression opportunities.
14. Further education opportunities.
15. Modern, state-of-the-art facility.

Additional Information:

For more details about this role, please contact Nick Sollis at (phone number removed) or send your CV via (url removed). Omega Resource Group specialises in opportunities across a range of sectors including Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing. We are committed to connecting talented professionals with their next career move.