Production Planner

Clockwork Organisation Ltd t/a Travail Employment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is looking for a Production Planner to optimize planning strategies and ensure timely delivery. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including 25 days of leave and company sick pay. Candidates must have production planning experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication skills. Located in Wrexham, this is a permanent position with standard working hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company sick pay

Free parking

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production planning role.
• Understanding of small batch manufacturing.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in resolving planning-related production issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent command of Business English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production plans and documentation are accurate and timely.
• Evaluate raw materials availability for production demand.
• Track production progress and report deviations.
• Respond promptly to production issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare production reports highlighting inefficiencies.

Skills

Production planning experience

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

ERP system experience

Business English (written and verbal)

Tools

IFS ERP system

Job description

Production Planner
30,000 per annum
Permanent opportunity in Wrexham
Working hours: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thurs and 8am - 2:30pm Friday.
Additional benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Free parking
• Early finish on a Friday

The Role:
A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Production Planner to join their friendly planning team. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in shaping efficient, cost-effective planning strategies across a broad range of on-site manufactured products. As the driving force behind seamless operations, you'll ensure customer delivery targets are met, production stays on schedule, and planning documentation is delivered with precision and timeliness. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative environment-where your expertise will directly support operational success and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities of the Production Planner:

• Ensure production plans, work-to lists, and shop floor documentation are accurate and issued on time to optimise performance and minimise delays.
• Evaluate the availability of raw materials to meet production demand by the customer's required delivery date. Coordinate with Material Control to confirm delivery schedules for items not currently in stock.
• Track production progress against the schedule, report deviations to the production management team, and support the development of corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to production issues to minimize impact on customer delivery timelines.
• Escalate significant issues to the Senior Production Planner as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity improvements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with Sales to identify upcoming customer demand and plan accordingly.
• Prepare data-driven production reports as requested, highlighting process inefficiencies and contributing to problem-solving initiatives.

The Candidate:
The successful Production Planner will have the following skills and abilities:

• Proven experience in a production planning role
• Understanding of small batch manufacturing.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Customer Services and Operations teams.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving planning-related production issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems.
• Familiarity with IFS ERP system is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of Business English, both written and verbal.

The Client
Our client prides themselves on their innovation, service and performance. They are committed to delivering high quality products. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a successful, global business and become a key player in delivering against ambitious growth plans.

Additional job titles/skills: Production Scheduler, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner.

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To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.
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