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Production Planner

Posted 06 June 2025
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Manufacturing
ReferenceJ139203
Job FunctionLogistics Planning

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

•You will be joining a great North-East Manufacturing, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.

•A great team culture that is highly supportive

•World class on-site employee facilities.

•A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.

•Flexible working is available in terms of start and finish times.

•A great company pension

•Cycle to work scheme

•On-site parking

•Private medical insurance

•A Day shift role working Monday to Friday

•Company Bonus scheme

•An immediate start date

MTrec’s New Opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and can come in and ensure that production is planned effectively to balance the needs of the business, with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now.

The Job You’ll Do.

•Taking the customer schedule and planning key machinery within the process.

•Working closely with production on all aspects of the plan.

•Ensure accurate forecasting and future planning.

•Proactive decision making is essential. Ensuring you have all possible scenarios covered.

•You must be able to make key decisions with minimal supervision.

•Working with bills of material.

•Proactive communication to the customer base.

•Using the in-house ERP/MRP systems.

•Checking the accuracy of stock.

•Have a high level of risk awareness.

•You will be using excel frequently, so you must be a comfortable user.

•Identify any potential shortages and implement counter measures.

•Support the business in any internal improvement projects.

About You;

•Production planning or materials planning experience is essential.

•Manufacturing experience is essential.

•Experience of working with an ERP/MRP system is essential.

•Experience of working with Excel is essential.

•It is also essential you are proactive and able to make decisions.

•You must have the experience and ability to assess any risks to materials and production and have solutions to minimise any impact to the business.

•You will have strong customer service and communication skills and be genuinely a true team player.