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Production Planner

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

JRS Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Production Planner to join their production team in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Production Planner with experience using ERP/MRP systems to play a key role in production scheduling, customer communication and ensuring on-time delivery performance across a busy manufacturing environment.

The Successful Production Planner – Package:

  * £32,000 – £35,000 per annum

  * Permanent days position

  * Monday to Friday

  * Long-term career opportunity

  * Supportive manufacturing environment

The Successful Production Planner – Role:

  * Produce and maintain daily and weekly production schedules

  * Ensure production plans meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets

  * Process daily production time bookings and maintain accurate production data

  * Monitor raw material availability and production capacity

  * Liaise with production teams to resolve scheduling issues and minimise downtime

  * Provide customers with regular updates on live production orders

  * Coordinate transport plans and respond to schedule changes

  * Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries

  * Review production documentation before release

  * Collect and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for VAT compliance

  * Scan and file production paperwork for audit purposes

  * Raise purchase orders when required

  * Monitor inventory levels and production capacity using ERP/MRP systems

  * Support quality standards while responding to changing production demands

  * Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of supply chain or equipment disruptions

The Successful Production Planner – Requirements:

  * Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing or engineering

  * Strong experience using ERP and/or MRP systems

  * Excellent production scheduling and planning experience

  * Understanding of inventory management and production capacity planning

  * Strong numerical and analytical skills

  * Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal departments

  * Experience raising purchase orders and managing production documentation

  * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  * Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised Production Planner looking to join a growing engineering business where you'll play a key role in delivering production performance and maintaining excellent customer service

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