Production Planner

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To assume responsibility of the Sales and Production Plan to meet Customer demand.

• Create a detailed machine shop plan based on inventory levels and available resources
• Support in the creation of the detailed Forge Plan with area supervisors
• Collaborate with the other production and technical departments to ensure the correct flow of product to support requirements
• Lead weekly production planning meetings
• Maintain MRP departmental work‑to‑list – ensuring all work order stage dates and completion dates are maintained throughout production
• Track progress against schedules and departmental OTIF
• Generate reports on production performance, identifying areas for improvement
• Effective inventory management to reduce slow moving WIP

• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent influencing skills
• Organized, methodical and logical/pragmatic
• Self‑motivated/Driven to succeed
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross‑functional relationships
• Able to work to own initiative
• Professional
• Positive and determined, can‑do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable team player
• Excellent analytical skills/eye for detail

• Demonstratable experience in a production planning role
• Solid understanding of production processes
• Experience working within a Manufacturing or similar fast paced environment
• Experience with using MRP systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

£60,000.00-£68,000.00