Production Planner
* Greater Manchester
* Manufacturing/Distribution
* Mon-Fri (WHF available)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduler to join a well established business based in the Manchester area. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production processes by effectively managing schedules and resources. This position requires a strong understanding of business processes, supply chain dynamics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
* Develop daily production schedule in an optimal manner across all the different production resources.
* Closely monitor operational performance and make necessary fine tuning on the schedule.
* Work closely with procurement, vendors & warehouse team so that all the needed raw materials for weekly production are available.
* Communicate actively within Product Supply team & leadership if delivery dates are impacted due to various supply chain & operational issues.
* To support Product Supply leadership in planning inventory level, managing schedule conflicts & providing operational data for measuring process execution efficiency.
* Run necessary report as per SAP compliance requirement on the specified frequency.
Requirements
* Experience within the Chemicals or Pharmaceuticals industry
* Knowledge of SAP
* Strong problem-solving skills