Manufacturing Planner

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Lye area for an experienced Manufacturing Planner to lead the administration and schedules.
The manufacturing Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and optimal use of resources. The role requires advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with Sage to manage data, forecasts, and production plans accurately.

Hours of work: 7:00am to 4:00pm (30 minutes lunch) Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 1:00pm on Fridays

Responsibilities
Create and maintain production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and business targets
Use advanced Excel functions to analyse demand, capacity, and performance
Maintain accurate planning and production date with Sage, including work orders, stock levels, and customer requirements
Liaise with production progress, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

Proven experience in a manufacturing planning or production planning role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Practical experience using Sage
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

In return the company will provide a competitive salary, full product training and a company with a forward thinking vision