Jobs in Middlesbrough

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
* A permanent contract from day one.
* Training and career progression
* Annual bonus (non-contractual)
* Free, onsite parking
* More benefits to be discussed at interview stage.
The Company you will be working for;
Mtrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading, prestigious manufacturing company based in Middlesborough, in their search for an experienced Production Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
Reporting to the Production Manager you will be a dynamic people-person with the ability to build collaborative relationships quickly, with great organisation and communication skills. You will manage the Production team to ensure the smooth running of all production. The Production Planner is also responsible for undertaking all the required production administration activities.
Main duties:
* Completion of all relevant planning, logistics and administration activities are completed daily. This includes playing an active part in conducting these activities:
* Producing all daily production plans accurately and on time – volumes, run rates, WIP etc – and provided to Production team.
* Booking of vehicles though online portals and producing loads plans and delivery notes.
* Ensuring any materials/ Labour shortages are communicated to the wider business appropriately.
* Ensure maximum utilisation of materials within Production.
* Authorisation of transport invoices
* Assist with determining manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
* Obtain, collate, and communicate output information (service level, staff numbers, waste, overpacks, WIP adherence etc.)
* Liaising with 3rd party haulage companies regarding collection times and traffic issues to ensure 100% service level is achieved.
* Completion of Customer Issue Log
* Compiling weekly data to support Sales Admin.
* Maintaining records and archives to support audits.
* Attending daily Production meetings and project progression meetings
* Days of work: Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm
About you;
* Previous experience within a similar role (Essential)
* Experience of working with a metal based manufacturing process is preferred.
* Effective communication skills in English (written, spoken and listening
* Teamwork, able to work and consult with others to ensure team goals are successfully achieved
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Good numerical and literacy levels (essential)
* Good IT and database/system skills (essential)