Production Planner & Scheduling Specialist

PPG; Shildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shildon is looking for a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules, coordinating across departments to optimize operations and meet delivery deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include monitoring production activities, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with quality control teams to maintain standards. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of production processes and scheduling techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely product delivery.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure availability of raw materials.
• Monitor daily production activities against the schedule.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing processes

Inventory management

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Shildon is looking for a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules, coordinating across departments to optimize operations and meet delivery deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include monitoring production activities, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with quality control teams to maintain standards. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and location.