Job Description
Are you a highly organised Production Planner with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement?
We're working with a forward-thinking, employee-owned packaging company that partners with brands to deliver innovative, eye-catching packaging solutions. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to bring a new Production Planner into their collaborative and fast-paced team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Creating and managing detailed production schedules based on customer orders, stock levels, and machine capacity.
* Ensuring deadlines are met while maximising machine efficiency and reducing downtime.
* Monitoring work-in-progress and updating plans based on changing priorities.
* Collaborating with sales, procurement, and production to ensure alignment between schedules, material availability, and customer requirements.
* Communicating updates and any delays to stakeholders.
* Identifying areas to improve workflow and reduce waste.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Experience within print packaging or a related production environment (litho/digital print desirable).
2. A good grasp of production planning tools, scheduling software, and ERP/MRP systems.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Confident ...