Production Planner
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Our well-established client is seeking a Production Planner to join their team.

This role is key to ensuring efficient production scheduling, effective planning, and smooth operations across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create, maintain, and revise detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, live orders, and production capabilities
- Assess and review production capacity, making necessary adjustments to ensure operational efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and refining planning processes
- Collaborate closely with the Buying and Production teams to understand current and future manufacturing requirements
- Monitor daily production output, proactively identify any potential delays, and implement schedule changes as needed
- Propose alternative production plans when required to minimise disruption
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting the production process
- Gather and analyse production data, including output rates, efficiency metrics, and inventory levels
- Generate reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement or cost reduction
- Actively contribute to regular production and management meetings

 
Skills:

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a production planner
- Strong knowledge of production processes and scheduling practices
- Hands-on experience with MRP systems
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to draw actionable insights
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a logical, solution-focused approach
- A team-oriented, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to contribute to broader company goals

 
To apply, please send an updated cv to shannon@holtrecruitmentgroup.com or call Shannon on 07441919648