Your new company

A successful and well-respected specialist manufacturer that is going through an exciting period of investment and process improvement. This organisation has a friendly and can-do attitude, and can offer ongoing career development as well as an interesting professional challenge.

Your new role

As Production Planner you will create and revise detailed production schedules based on customer orders and forecasts from commercial teams, taking into account production capacity and other factors to ensure the plan is optimised and achievable.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be proven in a similar role, with examples of having improved Production Planning processes and outcomes. You will be comfortable as the link between shop floor production teams, and the office based planning and commercial functions. You will be a confident communicator, and able to handle detail and complexity while providing clear recommendations and plans to the business. You will have strong technical and IT skills including advanced Excel. Any experience of system upgrades (eg MRP / ERP implementation or upgrades) is a distinct advantage, particularly with a well-recognised system such as SAP Business One or MS Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will be familiar with relevant metrics (output, efficiency, inventory) and be able to use data to spot opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.

What you'll get in return

• This is a key role within a successful and forward-looking business. Competitive remuneration to suit experience, plus benefits and opportunities for ongoing progression. Primarily on-site but with some flexibility for WFH 1 day a week once established within the business. Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility regarding start / finish times eg 08.00-16.00 / 8.30 – 16.30) with a 30 min unpaid break.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note all applicants must already have right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available.