Operations Production Planner

Successful manufacturing business require an Operations Production Planner. An exciting end-to-end supply chain operations role, applicants from production planning, materials control, or administration backgrounds welcome.

The Operations Production Planner will be responsible for resource planning and order scheduling to meet customer demands. A methodical and analytical approach will be required to balance supply vs. demand, capacity plans and material lead times while satisfying customers and maximising company revenue/cash-flow.

Specific duties of the Operations Production Planner include:

• Develop Production Plans and monitor/review their progress
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing re: shortages and optimising material and resource usage
• Monitor capacity plans
• Implement best practice production planning and materials management methodologies
• Seek to introduce LEAN principles into the planning function

Operations Production Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing business
• Experience in, or understanding of; production planning, materials control, purchasing, logistics, planning
• MRP/ERP literacy is desirable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Organised and self-motivated