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Production Planner

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Witham, Essex

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner with experience in the windows and doors industry, ideally with Logikal and AutoCAD experience. The ideal candidate will be a fabricator with office experience, skilled in order processing, estimating, and production planning, and with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. You will coordinate production schedules, manage workflow, and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of bespoke windows and doors.
Key Responsibilities
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    Plan and schedule production for steel, aluminium, or uPVC windows and doors in line with customer orders.
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    Use Logikal and AutoCAD software to input, monitor, and manage order specifications, materials, and production timelines.
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    Liaise with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure accurate order requirements and efficient workflow.
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    Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods; coordinate replenishment where necessary.
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    Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement solutions to avoid delays.
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    Ensure production plans meet deadlines, quality standards, and customer requirements.
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    Provide regular updates to management on production status, capacity, and resource planning.
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    Maintain accurate production records and reporting for management review.
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    Assist in estimating costs and lead times for new projects and bespoke orders.
Key Skills & Experience
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    Proven experience in production planning within the windows and doors manufacturing industry.
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    Hands-on experience with Logikal software and AutoCAD for technical drawings and production planning.
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    Previous experience as a fabricator with exposure to office processes, including order processing and estimating.
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    Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
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    Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple departments.
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    Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards.
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    Ability to analyse production data and implement improvements.
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    Knowledge of manufacturing processes for steel, aluminium, or uPVC windows and doors.
Personal Attributes
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    Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-conscious.
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    Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
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    Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
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    Commercially aware and focused on efficiency and cost control.
Benefits
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    Competitive salary and benefits package.
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    Career growth and development opportunities.
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    Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Take your career in production planning to the next level with a company that values efficiency, innovation, and its people.
To find out more, click ‘apply’ or contact Dana at Chase Taylor Recruitment, quoting reference number MM6495

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