Production Planner - Leicester, United Kingdom - Optima UK
Description
_Job Title Production Planner_
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Location Leicester, Mon
- Fri
Salary £35k per annum_
We are looking for a Production planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. Working very closely with all departments to ensure the business is working toward the same goals and time frames.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is established in their role but is looking for a greater challenge to grow their career further.
The Role
- Complete production plans, schedule resourcing requirements, adjust, update and revise plans to meet production demands/resource changes
- Creating and distributing production planning lists
- Creating, distributing and agreeing on Work-To lists
- Updating and maintaining the fabrication production schedule
- Holding production meetings as needed
- Creating and distributing weekly weekend working plans
- Calculating available capacity by work centre to ensure accurate lead times and delivery confirmations.
- Provide realtime delivery promises to Sales as required.
- Work with Sales Dept on necessary order rescheduling/providing weekly delivery list updates.
- Producing shift plans to ensure maximum resourcing levels are maintained.
- Planning and organising overtime arrangements to meet demand levels.
- Preparing plant for shipping to tight deadlines
- Oversee the goodin and return and WIP to ensure accurate data.
- Implement improvements and efficiency within the department to benefit the company.
- Promptly address and resolve production issues to minimize delays.
- Oversee the material handling and allocation onsite.
- Strong administration skills
- Experience in planning, supply chain and scheduling (3+ years)
- Strong IT skills particularly with Excel, Word and management systems
- Health & Safety Awareness
- An engineering manufacturing background would be beneficial
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self-Starter able to work independently and in a team
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location:
One location
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