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apartmentBarclay MeadeplaceRugeley, 12 mi from Sutton Coldfield
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apartmentJark RecruitmentplaceWhittington (Staffordshire), 8 mi from Sutton Coldfield
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Production Planner

Sutton Coldfield | www.cv-library.co.uk |
My client is an international metals business and due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Production Planner for their Sutton Coldfield site on a full-time/permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing production schedules to meet customer demand and optimise resources.

This is a newly created role within the business and the correct candidate must have extensive experience in a similar role within manufacturing and with MRP/ERP systems.

Main duties
 •  Planning and organising production schedules
 •  Collaborate with sales, operations, and procurement teams to gather relevant data for effective production planning.
 •  Highlight any capacity constraints or Bottlenecks throughout the business.
 •  Monitor inventory, to ensure stock usage is being optimised.
 •  Utilise the company ERP system to maintain accurate production planning.
 •  Communicate Production schedules to relevant departments and adjust plans as needed.
 •  Evaluate and implement continuous improvement initiative to enhance production processes.
 •  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve production related issues.
 •  Review and develop production KPIs.
 •  Reviewing monthly production outputs.
 •  Control and monitor production related costs to maximise profits
 •  Travel may be required to other company sites occasionally

Person specification

Strong academic qualifications - A-Level or equivalent
Proven experience as a production planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
Good understanding of Lean methodology and Continuous Improvement
Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel
Excellent analytical and organisational skills
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of business
Good team working skills