PRODUCTION PLANNER
DAY SHIFT
SALARY £30,000 TO £35,000 PER ANNUM
We are currently working with a global engineering and manufacturing business based in the North-East. They are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team.
The role responsibilities:
* Manage all planning activities including works order creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure works orders are aligned to customer requirement date based on factory capacity, reporting exceptions daily.
* Control of material requirements planning release, creating a plan over planning horizon.
* Daily review of order book and align works orders, providing clear customer updates daily.
* Ensure all materials are available prior to scheduling handover.
* Work closely with scheduling to minimise manufacturing inefficiencies through changeovers and line stops.
* Drive collaborative forecasting between suppliers and premier customers.
* Support internal and external audits as required.
* Manage component inventory in line with production plans and support plan adherence.
The person we’re looking for:
* Minimum of 3 years production planning experience.
* Problem Solving skills.
* Lean training and experience.
* Understanding of production processes.
* Professionalism and integrity always.
* Good level of computer experience including Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for an opportunity to make a difference within a successful business, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now