Production Planner

Our client is a world class manufacturer and on-going investment in the future, they are firmly committed to innovation, integrity, compliance and service.
A great opportunity exists for an experienced Production Planner to join their team.

The production planner is required to assist in co-ordinating all planning processes ensuring accurate schedule of sales order and stock build plans. Helping to ensure scheduling and capacity planning of work centres are realistic and achievable.

The role:

• To create and maintain an efficient production schedule
• To establish best practice
• To enhance their customer experience by working closely with the Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Customer Services departments
• To ensure the correct parts are made at the right time

Task management:

• Maintain the accuracy of their internal work to lists
• Schedule and create works orders
• Print out work instructions and other documentation as required
• Schedule work through their punch presses using external software
• Order raw material for the manufacturing process
• Reporting production planning KPIs

About you
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of production operations, practical experience in production planning preferable including forecasting, creating of demand and inventory management. Also, an understanding of LEAN/Continuous improvement would be advantageous.
An advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (including pivot tables, macros etc. good understanding of Microsoft package, Power BI experience beneficial. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Education: Minimum 5 X A-C GCSE or equivalent, keen to further learning through training courses.

Full time hours (Monday to Friday)
This role is located on the outskirts of Chard, Somerset
An attractive salary and benefits package are on offer (including free parking, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, life assurance)

If this sounds like something you would be interested in hearing more about, please email a copy of your CV or call our office and speak to one of the team.