Production Planner

Our client based on the outskirts of Cirencester is recruiting a Production Planner to join their team. The objective of this role is to review and manage the assembly production plan, working with the production teams (scheduling, purchasing, warehousing, production and logistics) to supply all demand in line with customer needs.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Fully understand and develop an MRP system;
• Develop production schedules;
• Monitor the progress of projects to ensure they are following the schedule;
• To manage the release of sales order demand into the factory;
• Collect and assess data about the production department's performance;
• Prepare reports about production processes for Senior Management and suggests ways to improve efficiency;
• Drive efficiencies within the production departments;
• Produce and deliver production plans based on both actual and predicted orders;
• Ensure the effective flow of materials through the different manufacturing processes;
• Manage all product sales lead-times aiming to meet the customer's requested delivery dates;
• Creation and management of the assembly production plans;
• Update all reports required to support customer service and business reporting;
• Support New Product Introductions and continuous improvement programs;
• Understand detailed quotes for large order demands;
• Working with the Production Manager to develop both the team and individuals

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Must have experience in production planning, preferably with use of an MRP
• Experience using an IT based planning system.
• Good organizational skills, an acute attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good time management and prioritization skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Good level of initiative, ability to address problems and issues without guidance

In return:

• Up to GBP30k+ on experience
• Hours 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday
• Free parking
• Free tea. Coffee, fruit on site along with shower facilities
• Pension
• 28 days Annual Leave including BH

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