Production Planner

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The Production Planner plays a key role in driving seamless and efficient production processes. By expertly coordinating activities and proactively addressing challenges, they ensure on-time deliveries, meet customer commitments, and maintain top-tier product quality. This role thrives on collaboration across departments, balancing production needs with exceptional service levels to support overall business success.

Leadership tasks  

•    Liaise with Warehouse Managers/ Team Leaders, and other departments to meet production and servicing needs.
•    Ensure a high service level is maintained
•    Attend daily team meetings and deliver reportable figures.


Tasks    

•    Prioritise all orders in collaboration with Warehouse Managers/Team Leaders.
•    Verify and finalise completed production orders.
•    Maintain organisation and ensure all production paperwork is accurate and up to date.
•    Develop production plans and servicing schedules based on customer demands and operational capabilities.
•    Provide accurate and timely updates regarding potential delays, delivery timelines, and quality issues. 
•    Collect and analyse data on production performance and team efficiency.
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date reports, ensuring full transparency for relevant stakeholders.
•    Provide cross-functional coverage for other roles in SCM job Area when necessary

  • Resolve inventory queries and investigations.

  • Carry out root cause analysis where required.

  • Champion continuous improvement (Identify and action)


Qualification    

•    Secondary education with strong numeracy and computer literacy skills.
•    Prior experience in a manufacturing or production planning role preferred.
•    Detail-oriented, industrious, and capable of working under pressure.
•    Strong team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
•    Prior training or experience on SAP is preferred.
 

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Holly Adams

+44 (1384) 487616