Production Planner

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Job ref: TB79

We are currently recruiting for a Production Planner for our client based in Braintree, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, industry leading and customer focused company with a vision of continuing to grow their reputation as world leaders in their field.

Role will focus on:
• Liaising with production personnel and customer services/sales departments.
• Estimating material usage and arranging sub contract engineering services.
• Reviewing/implementing routes of manufacture.
• Estimating machining/manufacturing times required for each production operation.
• Producing route cards, works orders and requisitions for manufacture.
• Developing a strong understanding of organisation’s structure, policies and processes, recommending appropriate solutions and improvements.
• Helping in the continuous improvement of ERP processes.
• Contributing to the ERP frequency-based activities, such as month-end processing, annual reporting and data maintenance.

Essential:
• Fully computer literate and have experience of using Microsoft Office packages, training will be provided on bespoke in house systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multi-discipline departments.
• Customer focused attitude.

Desirable:
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Production/manufacturing and sales order scheduling (site specific training can be provided on in house systems).

Hours of work:
• Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 4.00pm. Friday: 7.30am – 3.00pm (39-hours per week.)

For further details, call Tracey on 01376 517079.
Or apply below.