The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Planner to join a successful manufacturing business in South Devon.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, balancing customer demand with production capacity and ensuring efficient planning across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules.
Monitor production capacity, labour availability and inventory levels.
Balance customer demand with production capability.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules where required.
Identify capacity constraints and material shortages.
Produce planning and performance reports.
Analyse planning data to improve operational efficiency.
Work closely with Production, Procurement, Sales, Design and Warehouse teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure planning activities comply with company procedures. Essential Requirements
Previous Production Planning experience.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Manufacturing or production planning experience.
Knowledge of capacity planning and inventory management.
Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits
£30,000 - £35,000 salary
Company pension
Free parking
Company events
Annual flu jab
Training and development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planner looking to join a growing manufacturing business.
Interested? Apply today
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year