A varied, data driven administration role working within a busy production office.
Due to continued growth, a market leading manufacturing firm is looking for a Production Planner to join their team.
Reporting into the Production Manager, the Production Planner will be responsible for supporting a range of production planning tasks, helping to prepare and organise data for planning and scheduling purposes.
The successful candidate will process and update the MRP system, raise new manufacturing orders and ensure accurate documentation is in place to support smooth production workflows.
This role can be carried out on either a full time or part time basis, with the successful candidate working a minimum of 20 hours a week, over 5 days.
Previous production planning or data admin experience is essential to be considered for this role. It is a data focused position and you will be required to carry out a high volume of work on Microsoft Excel.
This business is going through an exciting period of growth, with definite development opportunities within this role, as well as the wider business.
The Job – Production Planner:
Process production related paperwork accurately and promptly using the MRP system. Raise and maintain new manufacturing orders. Support the Production Manager by planning and organising data for planning and scheduling purposes. Liaise effectively with colleagues and other departments to share updates on production documentation and status. Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth administrative workflows. Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure clear and effective communication regarding raw materials and packaging requirements. Attend production meetings. Manage the weekly hours for all agency workers. Learn and assist with production planning tasks, with the opportunity to develop within the role. The Individual:
Confident with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel, as well as having previous experience operating an MRP system. Data focused and detail oriented. Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with the wider business to meet production demands. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work logically. Able to input and record data accurately and efficiently. Strong team player who’s keen to learn. The Company:
A successful and established manufacturer. Employee focused employer, keen to support and encourage a strong team environment. Working hours – Part Time or Full Time. (A minimum of 20 hours a week to be worked over 5 days). Full Time hours – 8am – 4pm. On site working. Salary dependent on experience. Annual performance review and bonuses. Monthly social events. Quarterly department incentives. 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays. For more information, please apply or contact Katie Strange Recruitment directly.
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Process production related paperwork accurately and promptly using the MRP system. Raise and maintain new manufacturing orders. Support the Production Manager by planning and organising data for planning and scheduling purposes. Liaise effectively with colleagues and other departments to share updates on production documentation and status. Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth administrative workflows. Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure clear and effective communication regarding raw materials and packaging requirements. Attend production meetings. Manage the weekly hours for all agency workers. Learn and assist with production planning tasks, with the opportunity to develop within the role. The Individual:
Confident with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel, as well as having previous experience operating an MRP system. Data focused and detail oriented. Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with the wider business to meet production demands. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work logically. Able to input and record data accurately and efficiently. Strong team player who’s keen to learn. The Company:
A successful and established manufacturer. Employee focused employer, keen to support and encourage a strong team environment. Working hours – Part Time or Full Time. (A minimum of 20 hours a week to be worked over 5 days). Full Time hours – 8am – 4pm. On site working. Salary dependent on experience. Annual performance review and bonuses. Monthly social events. Quarterly department incentives. 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays. For more information, please apply or contact Katie Strange Recruitment directly.
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