Production Planner

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 Mic...