Production Planner (FTC)

Epson UK & I; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Telford is looking for a Production Planner to manage daily production planning and reporting. The ideal candidate should have 3-6 months in a similar role, strong Excel and analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure timely delivery of goods while adjusting to changing demands. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement within the production process.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months experience in a similar role.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Effective communication is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce reliable production plans and monitor progress.
• Adapt to changing demand to meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate with departments for efficient dispatch of goods.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Job title: Production Planner

Department: Commercial

Reports to: Senior Production Control Supervisor

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Position summary: Responsible for all day to day production planning and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produces and communicates accurate and reliable production plans, and monitors progress against the production plan to deliver daily production requirements to meet customer expectation OTIF.
• Uses data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand, ensuring that potential conflicts are highlighted to Planning and Production Managers in a timely manner.
• Makes necessary decisions and changes to adapt to changing demand/constraints to achieve best outcome for the customer.

Note: In addition to these functions, Employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Capacity planning
• Create, own and develop detailed schedules for production
• Production plan creation
• Create Planned Orders
• Assess impact of materials availability with buyer
• Support on meeting shipment plans
• Monitoring material stock levels and ensuring sufficient stock to complete required Production orders and liaise with all departments on information
• Creation of recovery schedules
• Coordinate daily with Packing and warehouse departments to ensure OTIF dispatch of goods
• Allocating internal stock
• Daily communication of requirements and progress to Production Team
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Production to ensure the SIOP cycle is timely, efficient and effective
• Attend weekly planning meetings
• Review slow moving / obsolete reports
• Update REACH & Packaging regulations report
• Participate in New Model Introduction & TEN notice
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• 3-6 months in similar role
• Good Excel skills
• Good analytical skills
• Effective communication