Production Planner

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job description

Production Planner, £32,500

Permanent, Full-time

Due to ambitious growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Planner to join a well-established and growing company based in Salisbury.

The Production Planner ensures the seamless coordination of production activities across both internal teams and external suppliers, guarantees optimal resource utilization and maintains high productivity standards across the department.

Main duties of the Production Planner:

1. Plan daily and weekly production allocation across the workshop and external suppliers.
2. Generate and maintain a detailed workshop activities planning sheet.
3. Coordinate with various departments to ensure all necessary materials are available and ready for use in advance of the production date.
4. Understand and manage the quantification and ordering process for materials.
5. Address any production issues that impact timescales, and outsource production as needed.
6. Improve efficiency in labour and material use in the workshop whilst assisting the team with organisation, tidiness and use of stock material.

Key competences of the Production Planner:

1. Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented with excellent administrative abilities.
2. Strong verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.
3. IT literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
4. Numerate for quantifying material requirements.
5. Reliable, responsible, and adaptable to changing workflow priorities.
6. Calm under pressure, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise in fast-paced situations.

The role of Production Planner is a permanent and full-time position offering a competitive annual salary up to £32,500 dependent on experience.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW.