Production Planner

Production Planner – Site-based for a brilliant Manufacturing SME in Swadlincote – Fabrication – Building Products – Manufacturing
£35,000 - plus great benefits, fantastic career and 8.00am – 4.30pm or 8.30am to 5.00pm working hours - Superb Environment!
Fantastic opportunity for someone with great time management who can work efficiently to meet production and delivery targets to join a fantastic Derbyshire based SME with great values. Must have manufacturing planner experience!
This is an exciting new role in an award-winning fabrication and manufacturing business, we are looking for someone who can focus on production planning and efficiently develop and implement production and material plans. With an operation of around 100 operatives manufacturing stock and bespoke orders for customers, you will be key to meeting manufacturing and delivery goals.
Are you organised, efficient and looking for a production planning role in a fantastic SME? Speak to Chloe at Duval.
The Role: You will be working closely with the production team, suppliers, and other departments to optimise production schedules, manage inventory levels, and minimize lead times.
The Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity
* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components
* Monitor inventory levels and recommend strategies for inventory optimization
* Work closely with the production team to prioritise production schedules and resolve any production issues
* Continuously monitor and analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement
* Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align production plans with customer demand
* Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
* Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency and reduce waste
* Provide regular reports on production and material planning performance to senior management
We’re looking for:
* Someone ideally educated to degree level in Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
* Significant experience in production planning, material planning, or a related role in a manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of production and inventory planning principles
* Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning tools
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Lean manufacturing certification is a plus
Great Derbyshire role, speak to Chloe at Duval for all the info