My client based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a Production Planner to join their team on a full time permanent basis. You will be coordinating the end-to-end production workflow across print and finishing operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of printed materials. Responsibilities include scheduling, resource and inventory management, supplier coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain production schedules for printing and finishing operations.
Plan and place orders for outsourced work and finishing materials.
Print and verify job bags and provide capacity forecasts (updated thrice weekly).
Coordinate delivery from suppliers and advise sales teams on job status, overs/unders, and delivery timelines.
Monitor and manage inventory of print-related and finishing materials, coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.
Collaborate with sales and customer service to meet client requirements and ensure accurate processing of manufacturing orders.
Schedule equipment usage efficiently and adjust plans for rush orders or changes.
Identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing principles.
Maintain records of schedules, orders, and inventory; generate reports and analyse production quality data.
Understand site operations to provide support and resolve issues while maintaining positive internal relationships.
Technical Skills :
Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, preferably in the print manufacturing industry with a strong understanding of the full print lifecycle including pre-press and post-press operations (die-cutting, gluing, folding, window patching., reprographics, print operations, and dispatch.
Ability to forecast and order finishing materials.
Proficient IT skills ( Outlook, Word, Excel etc ) with the ability to use production planning scheduling tools tailored to print production.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in production planning.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is desirable to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to read and clearly write instructions and to also present information in one-on-one or small team situations (e.g., daily production or planning meetings)
The ability to think creatively and technically.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good organisational skills the ability to prioritise and adapt workload to changing priorities.
Proactive attitude who works well on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Maintain exceptional hygiene standards, continuously leading by example.
To perform such duties as is deemed reasonable by management in response to changing business circumstances.
If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call 07896811228.
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