Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for optimizing production schedules and enhancing efficiency? We’re looking for a Production Planner to join our team and take charge of coordinating and streamlining our production operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about improving productivity and meeting customer satisfaction, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Scheduling:
1. Develop and manage production schedules to align with customer demands, inventory levels, and production capacity.
2. Coordinate with procurement, labor management, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
3. Adjust schedules as needed to address delays, equipment issues, and other variables.
2. Inventory Management:
1. Monitor raw materials and component stock levels to ensure continuous production flow while avoiding overstocking.
2. Collaborate with the procurement team to manage material shortages and prevent production stoppages.
3. Capacity Planning:
1. Analyze production capacity and workload, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions.
2. Work with manufacturing teams to optimize labor and machinery utilization.
4. Demand Forecasting:
1. Collaborate with sales and marketing to predict product demand and adjust production plans accordingly.
2. Utilize forecasting data for long-term planning and budgeting.
5. Cost Control:
1. Identify opportunities for cost savings by optimizing resources and reducing waste.
2. Monitor and report on production costs, ensuring adherence to budgets.
6. Process Improvement:
1. Implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and output quality.
2. Refine production planning processes to improve accuracy and responsiveness.
7. Reporting:
1. Provide regular reports on production performance, highlighting areas of improvement and successful KPIs.
2. Present data and strategic recommendations to management.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, with regular performance reviews
* Full access to our internal and external training and development
* Volunteering Days - 1 day per year per employee are dedicated to Charity work
* Life Assurance - 4 x salary
* After successful completion of probation:
* Enhanced Pension Contributions
* Private Medical with BUPA.
* Medical CashPlan
* Professional Fees reimbursement
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
If this looks like a great opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to contact us directly or submit your CV to join Reds10.
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