Production Planner

**Job Vacancy: Production Planner - Engineering**

Are you a meticulous and organized individual with a passion for engineering and production processes? Are you skilled at coordinating and optimizing resources to ensure efficient manufacturing operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

**Position Overview**:
As a Production Planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of our engineering projects and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, procurement, and logistics, to create and manage production schedules that maximize efficiency while meeting quality standards and customer expectations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and resource availability.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to define manufacturing processes, lead times, and resource requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excesses and ensure optimal material availability.
- Identify potential bottlenecks or production issues and propose solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of required materials and components.
- Optimize production sequences and resource allocation to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure products meet established standards.
- Communicate production updates, issues, and changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements to propose

**Experience needed**:

- Proven experience as a Production Planner or similar role within the engineering or manufacturing sector.
- Strong understanding of engineering and production processes.
- Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Solid project management skills.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Chance to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering operations, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Production Scheduling: 1 year (required)
- Production Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person