Production Planner Witney, Oxfordshire £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum Production Planner Overview: The Production Planner will be responsible for overseeing the production scheduling process and ensuring that manufacturing and delivery deadlines are met efficiently and effectively. This role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a keen attention to detail. Production Planner Responsibilities: * Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products. Coordinate with Sales, Design, Purchasing and Operations to align production activities with overall company goals * Communication: Facilitate clear communication between departments, including Purchasing, Operations and Sales, to synchronize activities and resolve issues * Review incoming orders and provide deliverable dates to the Sales Teams * Track Program/Product contracts and pricing of products * Problem-Solving: Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain workflow efficiency * Reporting: Generate and analyse production reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement * Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives aimed at improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality Production Planner Requirements: * Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in production planning or a related role * Technical Skills: Proficiency in production planning software and MS Office Suite. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and make informed decisions * Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies * Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of production processes * Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively * Problem-solving Skills: Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to address production challenges * Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing production schedules and inventory levels Production Planner Further Details / Benefits: * Company events * Discounted or free food * Free flu jabs * On-site parking * Sick pay * 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday * Reporting to the Managing Director Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you