Production Planner in Cheltenham | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned organisation in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. You will take ownership of production performance and collaborate with central functions to align production schedules with business priorities. Ideal candidates will have production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The salary is up to £45,000 with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment in a production planning role.
• Solid understanding of production processes, material flow, and inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with central teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Monitor ongoing production activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Address and resolve issues during the manufacturing process.
• Analyse production data to assess performance and detect trends.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Time management capabilities

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Data analysis software

Job description

A renowned organisation is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis in Cheltenham. They are offering a salary of up to £45,000, along with excellent opportunities for career growth.

The successful candidate will take ownership of production performance, continuously seeking ways to optimise processes and challenge deviations. The Production Planner will collaborate closely with central functions and quality assurance to align production schedules with overall business priorities.

Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Role Responsibilities of the Production Planner:

• Develop and refine production schedules based on demand forecasts, stock levels, and resource availability.
• Collaborate closely with central teams to ensure alignment and seamless workflow across departments.
• Identify production bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions to enhance output and reduce costs.
• Monitor ongoing production activities, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained.
• Address and resolve issues that arise during the manufacturing process promptly.
• Analyse production data to assess performance, detect trends, and generate comprehensive reports for management.

Person Specification for the Production Planner:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment in a production planning role.
• Solid understanding of production processes, material flow, and inventory management principles.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent time management capabilities.
• Proficiency with scheduling, inventory management, and data analysis software.
• Effective communication skills, capable of liaising with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Up to £45k

This position requires full on site presence

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within production as production controller, production planner, production coordinator, production co-ordinator, production specialist, production control specialist, supply chain planner, production operations planner, material requirements planner, material planning analyst, planning and scheduling analyst or manufacturing specialist

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