The Production Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring production schedules to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time. The role plays a key part in balancing customer demand, production capacity, materials and labour to optimise production flow and inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain accurate production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders and inventory targets
2. Work closely with Sales, Procurement, Engineering and Manufacturing to align demand and supply plans
3. Plan material requirements and collaborate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available on time
4. Monitor production progress and proactively adjust schedules in response to delays, capacity issues or changes in demand
5. Analyse production capacity, labour availability and equipment utilisation to drive efficiency improvements
6. Maintain accurate stock data across onsite and offsite locations
7. Identify risks to delivery schedules and implement mitigation actions
8. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, lead times and inventory optimisation
9. Prepare and present planning reports, KPIs and performance metrics to management
10. Ensure compliance with all safety, quality and regulatory requirements
11. Liaise with customers and suppliers to manage delivery dates and production plans
Key Performance Indicators
12. Schedule adherence and on-time delivery
13. Inventory turns and stock accuracy
14. Production efficiency and capacity utilisation
15. Forecast accuracy
16. Lead time reduction
Skills & Experience
17. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Macros (essential)
18. Power BI experience (preferred)
19. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
20. Excellent organisation and time management abilities
21. Clear communication and strong stakeholder coordination skills
22. Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
23. High level of attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
Additional Information
24. Job Type: Full-time, permanent
25. Experience:
26. Production scheduling experience (preferred)
27. Production management experience (preferred)
28. Minimum 1 year Excel experience (required)
29. Power BI experience (preferred)
Benefits
30. On-site parking
31. Referral programme
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