Job Description
Job title Production Planner
Department Commercial
Reports to Senior Production Control Supervisor
Position summary : - Responsible for all day to day production planning and progress reporting
Main job functions :
- Produces and communicates accurate and reliable production plans, and monitors progress against the production plan to deliver daily production requirements to meet customer expectation OTIF
- Uses data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand, ensuring that potential conflicts are highlighted to Planning and Production Managers in a timely manner.
- Makes necessary decisions and changes to adapt to changing demand / constraints to achieve best outcome for the customer
Note : In addition to these functions, Employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Job location : Telford, Shropshire
Duties / responsibilities
Capacity planningCreate, own and develop detailed schedules for productionProduction plan creationCreate Planned OrdersAssess impact of materials availability with buyerSupport on meeting shipment plansMonitoring material stock levels and ensuring sufficient stock to complete required Production orders and liaise with all departments on information.Creation of recovery schedulesCoordinate daily with Packing and warehouse departments to ensure OTIF dispatch of goods.Allocating internal stockDaily communication of requirements and progress to Production TeamCollaborate with Supply Chain and Production to ensure the SIOP cycle is timely, efficient and effectiveAttend weekly planning meetingsReview slow moving / obsolete reportsUpdate REACH & Packaging regulations reportParticipate in New Model Introduction & TEN noticeParticipate in continuous improvement activitiesExperience required
Essential
3-6 Months in similar role.Good excel skills.Good Analytical skillsEffective communication