Production Planner

Start Date: Immediate Start

Job Title: Production Planner

Type of Contract: Permanent

Location: Bar Hill

Hours: Monday to Friday - Day Shift (early finish on a Friday)

We are working with a manufacturing company based in Bar Hill who are looking to add a positive and enthusiastic Production Planner to their team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless production operations by converting planned orders into actionable production schedules, managing material shortages, and addressing production and customer service queries.

This Production Planner role is essential for maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence in delivering solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Accurately convert planned orders into production orders at the appropriate time to ensure timely production
Identify material shortages during the order conversion process, update a shortage tracking spreadsheet, and promptly communicate with the purchasing team to resolve issues
Assign site commit dates to production orders and ensure all components are available for kitting
Review pick lists to identify and resolve any issues, such as genuine stock shortages, incorrect part numbers, or BOM errors
Regularly monitor and update the shortage report, ensuring it reflects the most current and accurate information
Serve as the primary point of contact for production-related and customer service queries, providing clear and timely resolutions
Assist with stocktake activities ensuring accuracy in inventory levels
Investigate and resolve production order variances, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting
Assist with processing and tracking material transactions to maintain efficient workflow and inventory control
Person Specification

Previous planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience using MRP systems (SAP desirable but not essential)
It is essential you are highly competent with Microsoft Excel
Great communication skills
Proactive and highly organised individual with attention to detail
Hours of Work, Pay, and benefits

Up to £32,000
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45
Friday 08:00 to 12:30
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, long service increases entitlement up to 30 days
Private Healthcare & Dental
Income Protection
4X Annual Life Assurance
Discount Platform
Enhanced Family Leave
Company events
Employee Assistance Programme
Profit Share Bonus
Annual Merit Salary Scheme