Production Planner

Would you like to work for an exciting and innovative company based in Sheffield ? Do you have a passion and interest in hands on manufacturing? If so, then we have the role for you!

Taskmaster Resources Ltd are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Planner . Providing real time information to optimize decision making at all levels of the business while building positive relationships.

THE JOB:

· Develop, maintain and review the Master Production Schedules to meet customers’ orders, provide short- and long-term forecasts to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.

· Lead the departmental continuous improvement projects, identify opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives within the planning function.

· Ensure that production plans adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, working closely with the Quality Assurance team.

· Analyze production data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of production plans and make data driven decisions.

· Lead the Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning (SIOP) process ensuring a collaborative approach is adopted to align production plans with sales forecasts and the overall business goals.

· Act as a liaison between various departments in the business including Production, Supply Chain and Business Development to coordinate and communicate changes in production schedules and priorities.

· Ability to communicate throughout all levels of the business including stakeholders when required.

· WIP/inventory control.

· Monitor and achieving KPI’s and PI’s.

· Daily liaison with production departments to ensure plan is maintained or issues are reported and acted on appropriately.

· Management and expediting of orders from order receipt to despatch, including communication with NPI teams and processes prior to production.

THE PERSON:

· Proven experience in Production Planning and SIOP in a manufacturing environment.

· Previous experience working with KPI’s and KPI reporting.

· Previous experience working within Manufacturing Environment and Planning department.

· CIPM (Certified in Production and Planning or Inventory Management)

· Qualified to degree level in an associated subject.

· Ability to be innovative, resilient, and assertive.

· Ability to spot changes, promotes and embraces new challenges.

· The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to a defined deadline.

WORKING HOURS:

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30

BENEFITS:

· 24 days holiday

· Free onsite parking

· Pension

· Competitive salary

Please apply with your CV if you are interested!