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Production Planner

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: IP23, Eye, Suffolk

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Production Planner

Location: Eye, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Eye. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner or someone looking to develop their planning career within a busy and fast-paced production environment.

Working closely with the Senior Production Planner and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are maintained efficiently, materials are available when required, and customer demands are met on time.

Key Responsibilities

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    Create, maintain and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient workflow across the manufacturing operation.

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    Utilise the company's ERP system to manage production plans, maintain stock accuracy, and ensure all data remains up to date.

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    Plan, schedule, release and progress work orders through the production process.

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    Liaise with production, purchasing, stores and other departments to ensure smooth operational performance.

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    Identify potential bottlenecks, delays or shortages and proactively implement solutions.

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    Monitor production progress and communicate any issues that may impact delivery schedules.

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    Maintain accurate planning records and system data.

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    Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and production functions.

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    Deliver excellent service and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

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    Previous experience in a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner or similar role.

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    Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

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    Strong ERP/MRP system experience.

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    Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

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    High attention to detail and accuracy.

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    Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

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    Good IT and administrative skills.

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    A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

What's on Offer?

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    Competitive salary.

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    Monday to Friday working hours.

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    Opportunity to further develop planning and ERP expertise.

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    Supportive team environment.

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    Long-term career prospects within a successful manufacturing business.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on production performance while developing your planning career, we'd love to hear from you

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