Production Planner

Production Planner Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity. £35,000 plus benefits Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to join a successful manufacturing business where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real difference? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company supplying innovative products to a global customer base. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules run efficiently by coordinating production orders, managing material availability and supporting multiple departments to keep operations moving. This is a permanent position based in Bar Hill, offering an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for long-term career development. Main responsibilities for the Production Planner:

• Convert planned orders into production orders ready for kitting.
• Check for material shortages when converting production orders and liaise with Purchasing to resolve any issues.
• Maintain accurate shortage records and update tracking spreadsheets.
• Enter and maintain site commitment dates.
• Review pick lists and investigate items not picked.
• Resolve stock discrepancies, BOM and part number issues.
• Amend production order component lists where required.
• Liaise with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available for production.
• Monitor and manage production shortage reports.
• Respond to production-related enquiries.
• Support Customer Service with order and production queries.
• Assist with stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve production order variances.
• Support material transactions and inventory accuracy. Skills/experience for the Production Planner:
• Previous experience in a Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner position.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using MRP systems - SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work using your own initiative. xwwtmva
• A team player who is equally comfortable working independently. Working hours for the Production Planner:
• Competitive salary (dependent on...