This is a fantastic opportunity to join a European leading business, where changing people's lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years' experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Manufacturing Production Planner Pay, Hours and Benefits

* £27,000 - £32,000

* 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (with some flexibility)

* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Life insurance cover

* Employee Assistance Programme

The Manufacturing Production Planner role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Manufacturing Production Planner Candidate Requirements

* The Manufacturing Production Planner will have detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes.

* Strong ownership and influencing skills - required to work across a wide stakeholder group.

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry.

* Good problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* MRP systems proficiency (Microsoft Dynamics would be ideal but isn't essential).

* Proficient in Excel.

* Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Detail-oriented and tenacious with strong organisational skills.

Manufacturing Production Planner Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

* Review and action MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across the product range.

* Input into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge, facilitate and maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.

* Work with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production.

* Preparate sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders.

* Manage daily orders through the production process.

* Work closely with Sales to communicate any impacts on fulfilment date where stock is not available.

* Facilitate the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF.

* Ensure that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched.

* Work with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned.

* Own documentation relating to Production Planning activities. Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility.

* Provide input into process improvements across the E2E business.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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