Production Planners / Schedulers

Harrison Scott Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful recruitment agency is seeking Production Planners / Schedulers in South West England to oversee production processes and ensure timelines are met. Ideal candidates have experience in print or packaging and are proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include planning schedules and liaising with internal teams to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in print or packaging.
• Experience in MIS / Electronic planning.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Work within an existing commercial / production team.
• Assist/Run daily production meetings.
• Plan daily production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with internal sales team for scheduling and planning.
• Liaise with internal departmental heads to maintain schedule.
• Manage all internal customer expectations regarding production.

Skills

Experience in print or packaging

Experience in MIS / Electronic planning

Proficient in all Microsoft Office packages

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial exposure and experience

Job description

Job Title: Production Planners / Schedulers

Salary: Up to £26k pa depending on experience

Location: South West England

Reference: J1702

Contact: Telephone: [phone]

Job Description:

Our client, a highly successful operator in their sector, is looking to recruit two Production Planners / Schedulers, one in Bristol, the other in Manchester. The successful applicants will be responsible for the planning and smooth running of the production process, meeting both internal and external customer expectations, and ensuring all jobs are managed within the agreed timescales and commercials, escalating failures internally as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Work within an existing commercial / production team
2. Assist/Run daily production meetings
3. Plan daily production schedules to meet customer requirements
4. Liaise with internal sales team for scheduling and planning
5. Liaise with internal departmental heads to maintain schedule
6. Manage all internal customer expectations regarding production

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in print or packaging
• Experience in MIS / Electronic planning
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office packages
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Commercial exposure and experience

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