Production Planning Administrator

Department

Production

Reporting to

Assistant Production Manager

Job title

Production Planning Administrator

Location

High Wycombe - Head Office

The Company

Hansford Sensors is a world leading manufacturer who supplies vibration monitoring equipment to over 50 countries worldwide. Our products deliver measurable improvements in the performance and efficiency of your industrial and process plant by providing vibration diagnostics that support predictive and preventative maintenance on key equipment such as fans, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.

Job Summary

As a Production Planning Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting Production Operations from an administrative perspective. Your primary focus will be the formation of and co-ordination of the weekly production plan, including data analysis, data integrity, daily updates and the escalation of issues relating to the production plan.

Responsibilities and duties

• Production Planning: Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer demand efficiently.
• Work with other departments, such as quality control, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth communication and coordination of resources needed for the delivery of production plan.
• Monthly reporting of production data.
• Daily analysis of data.
• Data entry.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of production output.
• Weekly review of key production quality outputs.
• Monitor production kit availability and liaise with stores and supply chain to ensure production requirements are met.
• Advise appropriately on any variations, delays or constraints towards production plan.
• Address and resolve administrative enquiries related to production.

Qualifications and skills

• Previous experience in an administrative or production support role, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Positive attitude, team player, and proactive problem-solver.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Ability to respectfully challenge.

Details

• Full Time – Permanent
• Office based
• Monday – Friday
• 8.00am – 4.30pm
• Competitive wage based on experience
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays increasing to max of 25 days after 5 years.
• Free parking onsite.