Role Production Planning Administrator role Location Diss, Norfolk Working hours Monday to Friday Full time hours Salary Up to £36,000 per annum Capacity of role Permanent position Our client is a leading manufacturer in their field and currently seeking an addition within their planning team. Applicants will be supporting and strengthening their existing team within the manufacturing areas. The role has a particular focus on ensuring a planning approach which delivers high levels of efficiency is adopted whilst maintaining a high level of customer service. Main duties will include - ? To create and route special parts ensuring that they are manufactured safely, efficiently and are cost effective. ? To create and download cutting programmes for the laser and punching machines as required. ? To create sheet packing lists ensuring that they are in build order, to the correct weight limits, packing type and ensure all other customer requirements have been addressed. ? Issue packing lists to Team Leader. Monitor progress and flag issues to the Senior Production Planner ? To achieve a high level of stock accuracy by carrying out regular stock checks on punched and ground coat development sheets and update the Companys ERP system as appropriate. ? Close production jobs to ensure the flow of information within the Companys ERP is optimised. ? Identify and correct jobs that have booking errors and raise any ongoing issues with the Senior Production Planner. ? To be involved in the purchasing of metal product including updating lead times and minimum stocks. ? To be fully involved with improving and updating the companys ERP systems. ? To assist with investigating stock discrepancies ensuring that information on the Companys ERP system is accurate and meaningful. Candidate attributes ? Experience in a similar role ? Excellent verbal and written communications skills ? Interpersonal and customer service skills ? Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail ? IT Skills must include word, excel, email and be familiar with MRP systems ? Ability to work independently and as part of team ? Exceptional time management with the ability to meet critical deadlines ? Positive attitude and the desire to learn Skills Required Production Planning, Manufacturing, Communication skills, IT Literate, Customer service, Maintaining project schedules, Qualifications Required Own transport and driving licence Keywords Production Planning, Manufacturing, Communication skills, IT Literate, Customer service, Maintaining project schedules,