Production Planner
Rotherwood
Production Planner
Salary Not Specified
Rotherwood, Brierfield, Lancashire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c48f12368c3d47498cc9be95c0d30f30
Full Job Description
Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking a Production Planner to become an integral part of their operations team. As an experience planner you will be reporting to the Production Manager & Operations Manager assisting in ensuring that the company s production runs smoothly.,
- Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company s products on a daily/weekly basis
- Monitor stock and raw materials to ensure everything is in place for production
- Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
- Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
- Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
- Finding ways to improve productivity, quality and efficiencies
- Work closely with other departments and manage expectations
- Attend production meetings and communicate with the team
- Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
- Determine equipment, material and manpower requirements for project execution
- Ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications
- Ensure that team follows company policies and safety standards
Knowledge of production processes and quality control - Math and analytical skills
- Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
- Good knowledge of MS Office including Excel
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Be able to meet targets and work under pressure
- Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees
- Understanding of Health & Safety
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm (40hrs per week)
Salary: Competitive Salary dependent on experience