Production Planner Monday - Friday: 8.30AM - 5.00PM Annual Salary between £27,000 - £30,000 What's in it for me? People Solutions are working in partnership with our client, a global market leader with over 50 years manufacturing experience within the metal industry, who are looking for a Production Planner to join their Warehousing department in Birmingham, on a Permanent Full Time basis. As a Production Planner, you will be Responsible for developing and implementing production, scheduled to meet customer demand and optimize resources. With a very competitive salary of between £27,000 and £30,000 What are the benefits? On site canteen Free Parking Full training programme Progression opportunities Modern working environment Company contribution pension Family orientated business Lots of incentives Day to Day Duties As a Production Planner your day to day Duties will include: Planning and organizing production schedules Collaborate with sales, operations, and procurement teams to gather relevant data for effective production planning. Highlight any capacity constraints or Bottlenecks throughout the business. Monitor inventory, to ensure stock usage is being optimized. Utilize in-house system to maintain accurate production planning. Communicate Production schedules to relevant departments and adjust plans as needed. Evaluate and implement continuous improvement initiative to enhance production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve production related issues. Review and develop production KPIs. Reviewing monthly production outputs. Control and monitor production related costs to maximize profits Travel may be required to other Facilities Essential Skills As a Production Planner, it is essential that you have: Proven experience as a production planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement skills Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong mathematical and IT skills Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Good understanding of business Ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment Desirable Experience It would be Desirable as a Production Planner if you had: Experience within the metal industry What training is provided? Training in company policy and procedure will be provided to successful candidates Contact Apply today by clicking below