Senior Production Planner

Andrecruit Group Ltd; Southall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Production Planner based in Middlesex. This permanent role requires over 5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment, proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, and strong Excel skills. The planner will develop production plans, address capacity issues, and drive process improvements. Competitive salary offered, aligned with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience of Production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency of ERP/MRP systems.
• Hands on and proactive with 'Lean' production methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the production plan to meet delivery targets.
• Identify capacity issues and propose solutions.
• Create and maintain jobs using ERP.
• Drive customer focus and expedite works orders.
• Maintain shipping plans and sales order information.
• Deliver capacity plans in line with S&OP process.
• Review mid to long-term forecast stability.
• Support continuous improvements in production flow.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Lean production methodologies

Excel knowledge

Education

Technical education or education in production planning

Job description

Overview

JOB- Senior Production Planner
LOCATION- Middlesex
TERM- Permanent candidates only
SALARY- £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience

We are looking for a Senior Production Planner on a permanent based in the Middlesex area with experience and will manage the daily planning and scheduling within a Manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintain and communicate the production plan to achieve and exceed on time delivery targets.
• Identifies any upcoming capacity issues and work closely with the relevant members of the team to offer solutions to these issues
• Creates and maintains jobs in line with the ERP system processes to ensure accurate WIP valuations and capacity planning.
• Drives customer focus throughout the business, communicates customer requests and expedites works orders when required.
• Ensures the shipping plan is maintained, including sales order information prior to shipments.
• Delivers capacity plans in line with the S&OP process, ensuring resource, training, materials and equipment plans are in place.
• Reviewing mid to long term forecast stability
• Supports continuous improvements on the line, developing and building on existing processes to improve production flow, on-time starts and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience of Production planning in a manufacturing environment
• Technical education or education in production planning and control
• Demonstrated proficiency of ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced excel knowledge
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Hands on and proactive
• Working understanding of "Lean" production methodologies

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation