Full job descriptionExperienced Production Planning professional with a strong manufacturing background required, coordinating production schedules, materials planning, and operational efficiency. Skilled at working across production, maintenance, purchasing, and sales functions to ensure customer demand is met while driving continuous improvement and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
*Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand while maximising efficiency and reducing costs.
*Analyse production performance data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
*Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives with manufacturing leadership.
*Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and improve productivity.
*Liaise with production, purchasing, sales, and customer service teams to manage forecasts and demand requirements.
*Support quality control processes to ensure customer specifications and standards are achieved.
*Assist with material procurement and inventory planning.
*Maintain and update ERP systems, including product creation, auditing, and data accuracy.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
*Production Planning & Scheduling
*Manufacturing Operations
*Materials Planning & Procurement
*ERP Systems (Winman)
*Continuous Improvement
*Data Analysis & Reporting
*Quality Control
*Microsoft Office & Advanced Excel
*Stakeholder Communication
*Organisational & Multi-tasking Skills
*Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment.
*Strong understanding of timber, sheet materials, or related manufacturing processes.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
*Able to communicate and build relationships at all levels internally and externally.
*Motivated to contribute to business growth through process improvement and operational efficiency.
Additional Details:
*Monday-Friday, 36.5 hours per week (early finish Fridays)
*26 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Up to 8% annual bonus
*Life assurance (2x salary)
*Health cover
*Company sick pay
*Pension scheme
*Free parking
*Training and development opportunities