Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Kettering, Onsite
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 with 30-minute unpaid lunch break
About the Role:
We are looking for an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our growing business. You will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling manufacturing activities to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time and within budget.
This role is ideal for someone with strong planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
2. Monitor production progress and adjust plans where needed
3. Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials are available
4. Analyse sales forecasts and customer orders to determine production requirements
5. Track inventory levels and minimise shortages or excess stock
6. Work with manufacturing teams to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime
7. Ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met
8. Prepare production reports and KPI analysis
9. Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements