Production Planner

Prestige Recruitment Group; Winsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in Winsford seeks a Production Planner to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have over two years of experience in production planning, excellent Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. Responsibilities include scheduling production activities and Coordinating between teams to minimize delays. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40k.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working within a production planning, scheduling, or supply chain role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering background.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production teams for material availability.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules based on demand.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Data analysis capability

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Production Planner up to 40k

Winsford

Working for a close knit team located within the Winsford area, the role of Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and meet customer demands. The role involves balancing supply and demand, optimizing resource utilization, and minimizing production delays or interruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer orders, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Analyse sales forecasts, customer orders, and historical data to anticipate production needs.
• Transport planning, ensuring that delivery schedules are met in lock step with the production schedule.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand or resource availability.
• Communicate production plans and updates to cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, and quality.
• Prepare reports on production status, performance, and issues for management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• 2 plus years working within a production planning, scheduling or supply chain role
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing/engineering background
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.