Production Planner

2 weeks ago

Redditch, United Kingdom The Selection Partnership Ltd Full time
Production Planner, Redditch, £27-35k My client is a highly regarded Manufacturer looking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Production Planner to join their team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for efficiently planning and coordinating of all production activities while ensuring optimal utilization of resources, on-time delivery. This is a very important role to the business.  Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and maintain production schedules and prioritize workload based on customer requirements, production capacity, and material availability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and quality assurance to ensure smooth operations and meet performance goals.
  • Monitor daily production activities, analyze production data, and identify areas for improvement in order to drive efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate with material planners to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods, taking into consideration lead times, safety stock, and production demand.
  • Review and adjust production schedules as necessary to accommodate unforeseen events such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or changing customer demand.
  • Prepare and analyze various reports related to production performance, including production costs, inventory levels, and labour utilization.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks, recommending, and implementing solutions, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements: 
  • Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably within an Engineering / Manufacturing Company. 
  • Understanding of planning a CNC machine shop environment.
  • Thorough understanding of production planning principles, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
  • Proficient in using production planning software, excel (advanced) and ERP systems.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in meeting tight deadlines and managing changing priorities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Keen attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to unexpected changes in production requirements.
 This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic company, as part of a successful team. There is the possibility of career progression. Hours are 08:15-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:15-13:15 on a Friday. You must be UK based and live within a commutable distance of Redditch.  Sponsorship is not available so you will need to have full leave to remain.

About The Selection Partnership Ltd:

The Selection Partnership (TSP) was formed in 1986 by experienced recruitment consultants to assist in solving the UK recruitment problems of client companies. We now operate from offices based in Central Birmingham (The Jewellery Quarter).Technical Division: recruits predominately for Engineering and Manufacturing clients. Positions we have recruited include Design Engineers, Toolmakers, CAD Designers/Technicians, CAD/CAM Engineers, CNC Setters/Operators/Programmers, Procurement/Purchasing/Buyers, Stock/Materials Control, Quality, Fabricators/Welders, Technical/Engineering Project Managers, Production/Maintenance/Service Engineers/Management etc. Sales & Support Division: recruits across a broad range of B2B sectors, requirements we have worked on have included Sales Support/Order Processing, Customer Services, Internal Sales/Telesales, Field/Area/Territory Sales, Account Executives/Managers, Business Development Professionals, Export, Sales Engineering and General Managers. We also recruit Back/Middle Office Support personnel including Administrators, Credit Controllers, Sales/Purchase Ledger, Accounts, Bookkeepers and Payroll etcCreative Division: recruiting on a national basis covering Agency, Design & Print, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions and Conferencing. Positions filled have included: Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Events Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Print Finishers, Printers and Production personnel etc. In addition we have also recruited for companies in other market sectors who have their own Internal Design, Marketing and Events Teams/Departments.Interiors Division: We have successfully recruited within the Shopfitting, Interiors, Joinery and Construction marketplaces for many years. Working throughout the UK our client base ranges from small independents through to multinationals. Positions filled have included: Sales/Business Developers, Estimators, Surveyors, Joiners, Contracts/Account/Project/Site/Installation/Operations Managers, 3D/Graphic Designers, CAD Designers/Technicians etc.Environmental/Services Division recruits nationally and our clients include Water Treatment, Water Hygiene, Legionella, Environmental, Health & Safety and Facilities Companies as well as Organisations who have their own Internal Departments and Teams. Positions we have successfully filled include, Graduate Trainees, Technical/Operations/Contracts Manager, Legionella Risk Assessors, Chemists, Plumbers, Sales/Service/Water Hygiene Engineers, HSQE, Buildings and Facilities Professionals, to name a few.

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