Production Planner

Role: Production Planner

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000

Location: Commutable from Burnley, Skipton, Barnoldswick, Ilkley, Clitheroe, Gargrave, Colne, Barrowford, Nelson

We are pleased to announce we are retained with a long-established manufacturing client who boast an impressive range of clients and services.



This is a brand-new role which has been introduced due to continued company (and order) growth and will be reporting directly to the Planning Manager.



You will be working within small team and will need to have a background within manufacturing planning.



You will have current work experience of working within a fast-paced environment and will interact well with other stakeholders within the business.  



The purpose of this role is to provide consistent production plans with feasible and realistic sequenced materials in accordance with the availability of production lines, labour and materials to ensure customer deliveries are on time and in full across all platforms.



What are the benefits of this role?



Exception pension plan

Life insurance

33 days holiday + 2 additional days for meeting attendance criteria

Optical, Dental, Physio, Hospital Allowance – Paid by the Company Employee Assistance Programme

37 Hours per week – early finish on a Friday 



Qualifications



Minimum HNC / HND Level qualification

Understanding of PREACTOR – implementation and use is essential

Computer literate and conversant with the necessary software to perform specific functions associated with working procedures i.e. Microsoft Excel

SAP experience would be desirable

Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment 

Have excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Principle Accountabilities            



Develop Comprehensive Production Plans

Coordinate with Manufacturing & Assembly

Adhere to Work Order Timelines

Address Production Shortfalls

Maintain Master Data

Monitor Line of Balance

Track Business KPIs

Engage in SAP Improvement Initiatives

Manage Client Information

Contribute to SIOP Summaries

Communicate with Planning & Logistics Manager

Drive Process Improvements

To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Kathryn Oxley, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on (phone number removed). We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days