Protec Fire and Security Group
Production Planner
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Job Description: Production Planner
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedule to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet customer demand. You will work closely with the production and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Typical Responsibilities
- Develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and material availability.
- Work with production team, supervisors, and other departments to align production goals and resolve any production delays or issues.
- Adjust production schedules as necessary due to material shortages, equipment breakdowns, or other production-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the production process. Ensuring products meet the required quality standards.
- Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
- Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Suggest process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity.
- Participate in the planning and forecasting of future production requirements based on historical data and sales projections.
- Ensure production targets, deadlines are met.
- Ensure health and safety and company policies are followed.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of GCSEs, Maths and English, or further education qualifications
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Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply chain or planning within manufacturing.
- Experienced background in electronics manufacture
- Proficiency with PC literacy software. Experience with ERP/SAP systems
Skills / Abilities
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with colleagues and customers professionally.
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected situations and solve problems quickly and effectively.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety protocols in an electronics or technical environment.
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- Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
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