Production Planner

Opportunity to lead the planning function for a thriving manufacturer that's investing heavily in its plant and people! Why you should apply:

• Lead & Grow: You'll take the lead as the standalone planner for a complex manufacturing area. As the business scales, your opportunity to build and manage your own team will also increase.

• Variety & Challenge: You'll schedule for a wide variety of processes, ensuring a dynamic workday and will enjoy the challenge of juggling planning schedules for a complex batch manufacturing operation.

• Enhance Your Skills: Whether advancing your Microsoft Excel proficiency or pursuing further qualifications, our client supports your personal and professional development.

• Embrace Flexibility: Celebrate the weekend earlier, with a 2:30 pm Friday finish, providing the perfect work-life balance for family, hobbies, or personal pursuits.

Key Responsibilities as the Production Planner:

• Mastermind production schedules to ensure on-time and in-full customer satisfaction.
• Oversee production control comprehensively, contributing to the company's drive for continuous cost reduction.
• Manage and optimise production timelines, pre-emptively mitigating risks.
• Standardise processes and protocols for robust production scheduling.
• Streamline inventory management to enhance stock turnover.

What you need to apply for the Production Planner:

• Experience in a production planning capacity in a manufacturing environment.
• MRP/ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics/D365 desirable)

About the company

Our prestigious client, a family-run stalwart of South Wales boasting a 55-year legacy, is part of an expansive international group. They're renowned for their continuous investment in the site and for nurturing a supportive, tight-knit team culture.

Your package

You will receive a competitive salary (dependent on experience), pension, potential annual bonus, and 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays.

Your working hours

Monday to Thursday, 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fridays, 8 am - 2:30 pm.

How to Apply

If you are a Production Planner looking to join a secure and growing business, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref 4380.

This position would suit candidates who are currently a production scheduler, production controller, manufacturing planner, production scheduler, etc.

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