Production Planner

Production Planner

Full-time, Permanent

Up to £35,000 DOE

Irlam, parking on site

Monday-Friday (early Friday finish)

Due to expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join an award winning global manufacturer.

The Role:

• Production / order scheduling using in-house ERP system.
• Managing production schedules for various production departments.
• Liaising with production management teams daily to identify issues & jointly find solutions, ensuring production targets and customer requirements are met.
• Proactively review production capacity plans and highlight & resolve any forward load issues.
• Maintain close links with the sales teams to ensure two-way communication on capacity, lead times, issues etc.
• Ensure any delays in production are highlighted early to the sales teams and work with them to find the best solution for our customers.
• Review reports on production & planning KPI s and make any necessary adjustments to keep us in line with KPI s.
• Manage safety stock levels of finished goods produced within your responsible production department(s) through MRP demands.
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The Person:

• Experience in Production planning/production scheduling and / or Materials Control or Supply Chain Management.
• Confident using MRP / ERP software, with excellent skills and knowledge with MS Office applications. 
• Practical knowledge of Production Planning and Inventory Management processes, theories, and practices within a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Highly effective communication skills
• Keen willingness to learn and undertake training
• Proactive thinker
• Good problem solving skills
• Organised, methodical & able to work to deadlines
• Good team player
• Effective time management skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

The Benefits:

• 26 days holidays + BH
• Competitive Salary
• Standard Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Parking

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply to Sadiek@RErecruitment.com today. 07384 255857

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