Production Planner

<p><strong>Factory &#8211; Production Planner</strong><br />Reporting to the Factory Manager</p> <p>We are supporting our client in their search for a dedicated, long-term team member. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, trustworthy, and demonstrate a strong work ethic to contribute effectively within the factory environment.</p> <p><u>Key Requirements for the Production Planner Role</u></p> <ul> <li>Quick learner with the ability to adapt swiftly</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Flexible and proactive approach to work</li> <li>Strong commitment to meeting customer deadlines</li> <li>Good IT proficiency and numeracy skills</li> </ul> <p>The Production Planner will support the Factory Manager by:</p> <ul> <li>Utilising the bespoke SAP system to allocate production jobs to available stock and machinery</li> <li>Managing production lead times efficiently through optimal use of stock and machinery</li> <li>Collaborating with factory operatives to ensure timely production of high-quality orders</li> <li>Coordinating with the Customer Services Manager and team to prioritise production according to customer delivery requirements</li> <li>Supervising and promoting high standards of health and safety throughout the factory</li> <li>Handling stock picking and storage processes</li> <li>Completing order confirmations as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Candidates should possess a good command of English and solid numeracy skills. Experience with SAP is advantageous but not essential. A general understanding of IT systems is necessary.</strong></p> <p><strong>Working Hours and Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Working days: Monday to Friday</li> <li>Working hours: 9:00 a.m. &ndash; 5:40 p.m. (40 hours per week)</li> <li>Breaks: One 1-hour lunch break and one 20-minute tea break daily</li> <li>Competitive salary: &pound;27,000&ndash;&pound;30,000 per annum, plus a discretionary bonus scheme</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li> <li>Contributory company pension scheme</li> <li>On-site parking available</li> </ul> <p class="removeimage" style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 80%;max-width: 698px" src="https://media.logicmelon.com/embed/SocialMediaImages/61682/7.jpg" alt="image" /></p> <h2>Rate of Pay</h2> <p>&pound;27,000.00 &#8211; &pound;30,000.00 per Annum</p> <p>Job ID &#8211; P:LE</p>