Production Planner - Glasgow - c£35,000
Overview: Are you a passionate and meticulous planner? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is everything? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client who is an incredibly successful food manufacturer, part of a global group based in the Glasgow area and are looking for a Production Planner Development Assistant to supplement their team.
About You:
* Food manufacturing or similar manufacturing experience.
* Proficient with Excel or similar IT system knowledge (SAP, Oracle etc.).
* Good communication skills
* As Production Planner, you will need strong project management skills.
What will you be doing?
* The Production Planner will drive and maintain production scheduling systems to maximize efficiency.
* Create and manage structured production schedules that optimize capacity and labour resources.
* Monitor and control work-in-progress levels to support production efficiencies.
* Collaborate with production and sales teams to identify and resolve potential scheduling challenges.
* Coordinate with purchasing department to ensure timely material availability.
* Participate in regular production standard reviews and maintain accurate planning data.
* As Production Planner, you will oversee production tracking systems and maintain shift calendars.
What can they offer you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative manufacturer who are going from strength to strength within the industry. They are continuously growing and adding more products to their repertoire. You will have great opportunities for professional development working in a collaborative team environment.
They’re looking to pay c£35,000 for the successful candidate.
We are seeking applications from talented Production Planners, Materials Planners, Supply Planners, Production Controllers and Materials Controllers who live within Glasgow, Hamilton, Kilmarnock, Cambuslang, Motherwell and Larkhall regions.
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