Production Coordinator

HRGO Recruitment (Bishop''s Stortford) is recruiting for an organised, hands-on Production Planner to join a worldwide manufacturing business. If you enjoy problem-solving, keeping production flowing and working closely with the shop floor, this could be a great move. You''ll play a key role in keeping the factory running smoothly, tracking parts, managing production orders and supporting on-time delivery to customers. You''ll liaise daily with the factory floor, inventory/stores, engineering and sales to ensure builds stay on track and delivery dates are accurate. Key responsibilities Track and chase parts through the factory to support build targets and OTIF (on-time-in-full) delivery Create, release, update and close production orders (including component pick lists) Maintain and audit stock accuracy across stores and factory locations Lead daily perpetual inventory checks / cycle counts and investigate variances Action engineering change requests and ensure planning data is kept up to date Update forecasts and parts demand using planning/forecasting tools (e.g., Demand Solutions) Work with Sales to provide realistic lead times and accurate delivery dates Provide cover/support for Logistics and Scheduling Supervisors as needed Skills and experience required Experience as a Production Planner / Scheduler / Production Controller within a manufacturing environment Confident Excel skills; working knowledge of SAP (or similar MRP/ERP) Strong inventory ..... full job details .....