Strategic Production Planner | KPI-Driven & Growth in Ops

Michael Page; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension 8%

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Production Planner to manage production schedules and coordinate with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations to ensure on-time delivery. You will monitor adherence, support capacity planning and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, scheduling or supply planning within a manufacturing setting, with ERP/MRP knowledge and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning, Scheduling or Supply Planning.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence and resolve issues.
• Support capacity and resource planning.
• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Services teams.
• Escalate planning risks and service concerns.
• Maintain planning data and system records.
• Monitor KPIs and planning performance.

Skills

Production Planning

Production Scheduling

Supply Chain Planning

Demand Planning

Materials Planning

Inventory Management

Capacity Planning

S&OP

MRP

Manufacturing

Sustain FMCG/Pharmaceutical

Supply Chain Management

Continuous Improvement

KPI Reporting

Forecasting

Production Control

Operations Planning

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Production Planner to manage production schedules and coordinate with Supply Chain, Purchasing and Operations to ensure on-time delivery. You will monitor adherence, support capacity planning and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience in production planning, scheduling or supply planning within a manufacturing setting, with ERP/MRP knowledge and strong organisational and communication skills.