Job Title; Purchasing Manager and Production Planner
Salary; £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
Shift; 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location; Wigston, Leicester
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager and Production Planner to join their family run manufacturing facility based in Leicester.
The Purchasing Manager and Production Planner Role;
* Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements and optimise resources
* Monitor production workflows, identifying and addressing potential delays
* Collaborate with the team to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely delivery
* Monitoring and logging of production timings, analysing data and working with operations manager to drive efficiency
* Oversee the procurement of raw materials, components, and equipment necessary for production
* Maintain relationships with suppliers to secure favourable terms and ensure supply chain reliability
* Monitor inventory levels, implementing strategies to minimise costs while preventing shortages
* Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to forecast demand and adjust production plans accordingly
* Coordinate with the accounts department and managing director to manage budgets and control expenditures related to production and procurement
* Analyse production and procurement processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and red...