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Production Planner
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wrexham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Planner
£30,000 per annum
Permanent opportunity in Wrexham
Working hours: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thurs and 8am - 2:30pm Friday.
Additional benefits:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Company sick pay
Free parking
Early finish on a Friday
The Role:
A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Production Planner to join their dynamic UK Planning team. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in shaping efficient, cost-effective planning strategies across a broad range of on-site manufactured products. As the driving force behind seamless operations, you'll ensure customer delivery targets are met, production stays on schedule, and planning documentation is delivered with precision and timeliness. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative environment-where your expertise will directly support operational success and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities of the Production Planner:
Ensure production plans, work-to lists, and shop floor documentation are accurate and issued on time to optimise performance and minimise delays.
Evaluate the availability of raw materials to meet production demand by the customer's required delivery date. Coordinate with Material Control to confirm delivery schedules for items not currently in stock.
Track production progress against the schedule, report deviations to the production management team, and support the development of corrective actions.
Respond promptly to production issues to minimize impact on customer delivery timelines.
Escalate significant issues to the Senior Production Planner as necessary.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity improvements and ensure on-time delivery.
Communicate with Sales to identify upcoming customer demand and plan accordingly.
Prepare data-driven production reports as requested, highlighting process inefficiencies and contributing to problem-solving initiatives.
The Candidate:
The successful Production Planner will have the following skills and abilities:
Proven experience in a production planning role within a small-batch manufacturing environment.
Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Customer Services and Operations teams.
Skilled in identifying and resolving planning-related production issues.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Hands-on experience using ERP systems in a batch manufacturing setting.
Familiarity with IFS ERP system is highly desirable.
Excellent command of Business English, both written and verbal.
The Client
Our client prides themselves on their innovation, service and performance. They are committed to delivering high quality products. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a successful, global business and become a key player in delivering against ambitious growth plans.
Additional job titles/skills: Production Scheduler, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Planner.
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To Apply
This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.
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