Production Planner

The Production Planner will be responsible for daily monitoring of customer requirements and translating this data into required production plans for facilities within the plant. The role will also monitor adherence to production plans and highlight potential risks to supply.

This role is key to ensuring production plans support customer schedules, internal targets, stock profiles and material availability across the plant. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams and customers to support 100% delivery performance and a zero-arrears culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret customer schedules and generate production plans that support all requirements-
• Review, formulate and challenge production plans to ensure customer targets are achieved.
• Update and maintain the MRP system for works orders, stock levels and material scheduling in line with production plans.
• Manage stock levels in line with company targets to support 100% delivery performance internally and externally.
• Manage and escalate material issues to ensure there is no disruption to the production schedule.
• Monitor adherence to production plans and formulate recovery plans for any shortfalls.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with relevant customers, suppliers and key internal departments.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities within the Production Control area.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following key abilities and behaviours, in addition to relevant qualifications and experience:

• Strong numerical reasoning, data interpretation and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive and tenacious, with the drive to achieve 100% delivery performance.

• Flexible attitude to working, with the ability to work under pressure and build effective relationships within operational teams.

• Possess an analytical and methodical approach to working, with good organisational skills and close attention to detail.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified or willing to progress to a Supply Chain Management qualification and Business Improvement National Qualification at Level 3.
• Demonstrated success in a high-quality, high-volume, lean manufacturing environment.
• Understanding or awareness of EDI, barcode technology and e-business systems.
• Demonstrated success in making a significant contribution to continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent IT and communication skills, including good knowledge of MRP systems and MS Office.

Permanent role for the right candidate.