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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Production Planner to join a well-established company based in York, North Yorkshire.
The Role
You will report to the Operations Director and work as part of a friendly, results-focused Production team. Your responsibilities will include planning, communicating, delivering, and improving production processes in collaboration with the Planning Supervisor, Cell Leads, Logistics, and Purchasing teams.
Responsibilities
* Create, maintain, and communicate production plans considering manpower, equipment, raw materials, capacity, sales forecasts, and new business opportunities to ensure on-time delivery.
* Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Quality teams to align plans with changes and compliance requirements.
* Analyze risks related to production plans, including lead times, bottlenecks, and downtimes, and propose solutions.
* Monitor actual production against plans, identify issues, and incorporate improvements into future planning.
* Complete analysis and reporting, presenting data clearly in emails and meetings.
* Attend meetings, provide input, and update plans accordingly.
* Review new sales orders and provide promise dates to Sales.
* Collaborate with Planning and Project Management teams to ensure production readiness and resolve conflicts.
* Maintain capacity analysis to optimize staffing and machine utilization.
* Support ERP system setup, maintenance, and improvements.
* Promote continuous improvement in service delivery.
Skills and Experience
* Experience in planning or scheduling roles.
* Confident, professional communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Lean Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
Benefits
* Salary: GBP 29,500 – GBP 32,000 depending on experience.
* 8% bonus potential.
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week with flexible start/end times between 7am-9am and 3pm-5pm.
* Free parking and discount schemes.
If interested, please apply or contact Deb. The closing date is 4.5.2025, subject to change.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Manufacturing
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