JRS Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Production Planner to join their production team in Sheffield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Production Planner with experience using ERP/MRP systems to play a key role in production scheduling, customer communication and ensuring on-time delivery performance across a busy manufacturing environment.
The Successful Production Planner – Package:
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£32,000 – £35,000 per annum
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Permanent days position
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Monday to Friday
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Long-term career opportunity
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Supportive manufacturing environment
The Successful Production Planner – Role:
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Produce and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
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Ensure production plans meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets
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Process daily production time bookings and maintain accurate production data
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Monitor raw material availability and production capacity
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Liaise with production teams to resolve scheduling issues and minimise downtime
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Provide customers with regular updates on live production orders
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Coordinate transport plans and respond to schedule changes
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Work closely with the dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries
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Review production documentation before release
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Collect and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for VAT compliance
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Scan and file production paperwork for audit purposes
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Raise purchase orders when required
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Monitor inventory levels and production capacity using ERP/MRP systems
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Support quality standards while responding to changing production demands
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Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of supply chain or equipment disruptions
The Successful Production Planner – Requirements:
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Previous experience as a Production Planner within manufacturing or engineering
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Strong experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
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Excellent production scheduling and planning experience
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Understanding of inventory management and production capacity planning
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Strong numerical and analytical skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal departments
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Experience raising purchase orders and managing production documentation
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised Production Planner looking to join a growing engineering business where you'll play a key role in delivering production performance and maintaining excellent customer service
