Production Planner - Westbury - Global Business

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Westbury is seeking a Production Planner to enhance operations and ensure efficient shop floor loading. The role involves tracking work orders, producing loading plans, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Supportive and professional work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on efficiency and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are loaded efficiently, maintaining customer delivery dates.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor KPIs and production performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Process Optimization

Efficiency

Quality Control

Tools

D365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Production Planner - Westbury - Global Business, Westbury

Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

Westbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f3589f901f83

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

• Great opportunity to progress your Production Planning career.
• An exciting role to create and implement operations process improvements.

About Our Client

We are seeking a Production Planner for a permanent position. The successful candidate will use ERP/MRP systems (D365) to ensure efficient shop floor loading and OTIF customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are loaded efficiently, maintaining customer delivery dates.
• Track all live work orders daily.
• Produce weekly/monthly forward loading plans for each machine, including manual operations.
• Ensure parts are moved promptly to the next process.
• Allocate subcontract orders for purchasing timely.
• Issue raw materials promptly.
• Keep BOMs updated with accurate set and cycle times.
• Correctly issue stocks to work orders.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Monitor KPIs and production performance.
• Prioritize workflow to meet monthly order and sales targets.
• Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations.
• Complete administrative tasks within D365.
• Coordinate with other departments and handle data requests.
• Adhere to established procedures and participate in training and system updates.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on efficiency and quality control.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); D365 experience is a plus but training will be provided.
• Must be able to commute daily to Westbury and work in-office five days a week.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £35,000 and £37,000 per annum.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a large, established manufacturing organization.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

If you are results-driven and passionate about production planning, apply now to join our team in Westbury.

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom