Production Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful specialist manufacturer in England seeks a Production Planner. This role involves creating production schedules, improving processes, and utilizing advanced Excel and ERP knowledge. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development are available in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Flexibility for WFH one day a week after establishment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning roles with a focus on improvement.
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel, experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Confidence in communication linking production teams and office functions.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed production schedules based on customer orders.
• Optimize production plans considering capacity and other factors.
• Use data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Production Planning

Excel

MRP

ERP

Communication

Tools

MS Dynamics Business Central

SAP Business One

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
A successful and well-respected specialist manufacturer that is going through an exciting period of investment and process improvement. This organisation has a friendly and can-do attitude, and can offer ongoing career development as well as an interesting professional challenge.
Your new role
As Production Planner you will create and revise detailed production schedules based on customer orders and forecasts from commercial teams, taking into account production capacity and other factors to ensure the plan is optimised and achievable.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be proven in a similar role, with examples of having improved Production Planning processes and outcomes. You will be comfortable as the link between shop floor production teams, and the office based planning and commercial functions. You will be a confident communicator, and able to handle detail and complexity while providing clear recommendations and plans to the business. You will have strong technical and IT skills including advanced Excel. Any experience of system upgrades (eg MRP / ERP implementation or upgrades) is a distinct advantage, particularly with a well-recognised system such as SAP Business One or MS Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will be familiar with relevant metrics (output, efficiency, inventory) and be able to use data to spot opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
What you'll get in return

• This is a key role within a successful and forward-looking business. Competitive remuneration to suit experience, plus benefits and opportunities for ongoing progression. Primarily on-site but with some flexibility for WFH 1 day a week once established within the business. Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility regarding start / finish times eg 08.00-16.00 / 8.30 - 16.30) with a 30 min unpaid break.

What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience

Production Planning
Production Planner
Production Planning Manager
Manufacturing
Excel
MRP
ERP
MS Dynamics Business Central

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