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Production Planner

Posted 10 September 2024
Salary £35,000-£38,000
LocationCramlington
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical
ReferenceJ137499
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Production Planner on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

  • Use system data to coordinate workflow through all business areas.

  • Identify and communicate with customer services if scheduled ship dates are unachievable and recommend a solution.

  • Ensure the production plan is prioritised to ensure minimum delay with maximum efficiency.

  • Coordinate with external supply teams within the business to ensure goods are shipped to stay within stock levels and meet customer order due dates.

  • Collaborate with quality control to prioritise incoming goods inspection.

  • Ensure you work within stock level guidelines from a service and financial perspective.

  • Maintain system accuracy at all times.

  • Utilise all applicable KPI’s to identify underperforming areas.

  • Work with the Team Leader to recommend short term and permanent solutions

  • Contribute and fully support any improvement initiatives that are either in place or in the process of being introduced throughout the business.

About You

  • Apply, we ask that you have prior experience of working as a Planner in a fast paced production environment.

  • You must have strong analytical skills and be familiar with ERP systems and supply chain planning processes.

  • We are looking for someone who is highly driven and motivated with excellent communication skills, whilst also having the ability to work with people at all levels in the company.

  • Strong organisational skills are also essential as is having a high level of attention to detail.

  • If you are technically minded, forward thinking and comfortable working to deadlines we would love to hear from you.

  • Working hours are 37 per week.

The Rewards and the benefits

  • Holiday buy & sell.

  • Competitive pay.

  • Enhanced pension.

  • Opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Car salary sacrifice scheme.