Production Planner (Manufacturing/Production industry)

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POSITION INFO:

Are you an experienced Production Planner with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing production processes? We are partnering with an established manufacturing company to find a dedicated and skilled Production Planner to join their team. If you're ready to take on the challenge of managing production schedules, improving efficiency, and ensuring smooth operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Exceptionally strong on Excel, able to work with large sets of data, strong forecasting skills, inventory management and reporting will be key for this position!

Please kindly apply here or email your CV to Please ensure your CV is updated and your skills match the role to be considered. This is a crucial position, and only qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Plan and manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Inventory Control: Oversee stock levels, track material requirements, and collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Data Analysis: Use data to forecast demand, identify production bottlenecks, and optimize workflows to meet production targets.
• ERP Systems Management: Utilize systems to manage production data, track progress, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to align schedules and resolve any operational challenges.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review production processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Address any production delays or material shortages and work with relevant teams to find and implement effective solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor production processes to ensure product quality standards are met and work with Quality Control teams to address any issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Diploma or Degree in Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 4-6 years of experience in a production planning role, ideally within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong experience in using systems, Excel and other production planning software.
• Proven experience in inventory management, forecasting, and supply chain coordination.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement in production processes.
• Strong understanding of production schedules, resource allocation, and capacity planning.

Key Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure high levels of accuracy in planning, inventory control, and reporting.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple production schedules and deadlines simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify production challenges and develop practical solutions to address them.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams across the business.