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Production Planner

Job details
Posting date: 26 April 2024
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: Negotiable on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wright Staff Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SKWSPPD1

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Summary

Production Planner

Location Droitwich Spa

Salary - £35 - £40k per annum negotiable

Full time

job description

The company is a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles and have an unequalled reputation for the quality of our products and services. We are having a restructure within the business and are looking for a Production Planner to continue to drive the business forward.

Role Purpose

The Production Planner will plan all aspects of production, working closely with the Sales team, the Drawing Office and the Stores team. You will also be responsible for:

The responsibilities

Issuing lead times and completion dates to departments

Manage the hours for each job

Manage holidays for five departments, factoring these into the job hours.

Manage the specification register with the Managing Director

Request information to order parts and steel ahead of arranged build dates

Ensure daily operations are in line company processes and procedures, implementing new ideas for better results

Ensure good housekeeping

The person

Experience in a manufacturing/engineering sector

Ability to read engineering drawings

Strong attention to detail, problem solving and organisational skills

Confident in computer skills, including Microsoft office, excel, etc

Team player, who can drive a positive, energetic team

Strong verbal and communication skills

Positive attitude to deliver excellent results

Demonstrate ambition and a drive to succeed in their career

Working hours are Monday to Friday (no weekends) start/end time to be discussed at interview, along with pay)

Experience:

Engineering/Manufacturing: 3 years (required)

Production Planning: 2 years (required)

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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