Production Planner

Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Planner for our client based in Stafford. The role is responsible for overseeing a team of production workers, ensuring a seamless and efficient operation of the company’s production area.

Production Planner Responsibilities:
Forecasts to create continual production schedules.

Forward production planning, based on supplier product lead times, material availability, resource, and fluctuating sales.

Communication of production schedules/works orders to all relevant stakeholders to ensure all Company targets & goals are met.

Actively identify, expedite and problem solve potential shortages (both inbound and internal) to minimise production delays, stoppages and ultimately delivery delays.

Ensure departmental admin are produced accurately and on time.

Ensure stock accuracy is maintained.

Monitor and report departmental KPI’s

Proactively engage and support the implementation of new systems and processes.

Work with other departments to meet company objectives and deadlines.

Assist with the implementation of lean manufacturing.

Production Planner Details:
**Salary**: £26,000 - £30,000 PA

Schedule: Full time

Location: Stafford

Production Planner Requirements:
Previous experience and training in a production planning role.

Experience in lean manufacturing.

Working knowledge of an MRP / ERP system or similar essential.

Working knowledge of stock control and stock movement process and procedures essential.

Prepare and present daily / weekly / monthly Manufacturing and Assembly schedules.

Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing

Production Planner Benefits:
20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.

Pension

Parking

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

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person