An opportunity for a Production Planner to join a growing UK manufacturing business (fixed term contract - 9 months)
The successful candidate will have proven experience of Production Planning within a manufacturing environment, combined with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will have a proactive, collaborative approach and continuous improvement mindset. A high level of attention to detail is required to drive results in a systematic, and precise manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop daily and weekly production schedules
Monitor plan and execute adjustments to maintain optimal production output
Promptly address issues impacting targets and engineering changes to ensure versatility to plan as needed to support seamless daily operations
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment on targets
Measure and report adherence to production schedules daily and weekly
Ensure system accuracy within production processes, particularly within ERP systems
Monitor stock levels to ensure alignment with production needs.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements across planning and production workflows.
Skills and Experience:
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and demands
Logical thinker with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent ERP and Excel skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with a confident and professional manner
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
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