Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing business on the appointment of a Production Planner on a full-time basis. Our client is a major manufacturer of heavy machinery with a strong reputation in their industry and are looking for career-driven individuals who wants to learn and develop in their next position. As the Production Planner, you will report to the Planning Manager and will liaise closely with colleagues in procurement, engineering and production to effectively plan and schedule work in accordance with the sales demand to support the business strategy. Benefits: Pension - Employer 7% and employee min of 5% Group Income Protection - up to 50% of Salary Life Assurance - 6 times salary Discretionary bonus scheme 10% based on business performance Total of 33 days - 25 days holidays 8 stat days Enhanced maternity and paternity pay In your new role: Provide a strong production planning support function to all areas ensuring continuity and efficiency of production, highlighting any potential issues that will affect the completion dates of Aftermarket orders Ensure that all orders are planned effectively to optimise production capacity and material availability. Liaise with all departments within the Supply function, making sure all work is scheduled on the ERP system in an efficient and timely manner. Maintaining the production schedule is a priority ensuring that any risks and deviations to plan are quickly identified to allow any/all remedial actions to be taken. Identify and implement process improvements that lead to a smoother streamlined work flow. What you will need to succeed: 1 year's experience in a production planning/administration position Clear and confident communication skills Strong analytic skills with ERP and Excel knowledge Experience in heavy manufacturing (advantageous) For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today! Skills: production planner production manufacturing erp