Production Planner

**Job Role**

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organise production according to demand and quality standards. You will play a critical role in ensuring our products are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.

An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organised and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are desirable for this role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations through proactive & predictive planning.

**Responsibilities**
- Coordinating production workflow for all Print requirements
- Planning and prioritising workloads to ensure achievement of committed deadlines and lead times
- Determining equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand & develop methods to react to predictive changes
- Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
- Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
- Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports
- Keep paperwork organized

**Skills/Experience**
- Collaborate with Production Managers, Purchasing Manager, Quality, Warehouse and other staff
- Proven experience as production planner
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
- Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
- Working knowledge of MS Office & MIS/Planning Systems
- Good at math and statistics
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Further education or certification is preferred
- Good time management & prioritisation is essential
- Ability to think on your feet - every day is challenging

**Salary**: £26,000 to £32,000 dependent on experience

Hours: 8.00am to 5.30pm

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person