A client of ours in the Colchester area are recruiting a Production Planner to join their team.
This is a full-time position working Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, and Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm, paying a negotiable salary depending on experience.
This is an initial 3-6 month temporary role with the intention to become permanent, depending on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
Your key duties in this Production Planner role will include but are not limited to:
* Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives.
* Coordinating with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to ensure material availability.
* Monitoring progress and adjusting schedules to maintain efficiency.
* Using Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP) and MRP systems to manage planning data, stock levels, and production workflows.
* Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks or capacity constraints.
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing regular management reports.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and MRP system.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
* High attention to detail and ability to perform well in a fast‑paced setting.
* Must be able to hit the ground running and work independently with minimal supervision.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Production Planner position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.
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