Production Planner

Description:

Amour Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Havant.
If you enjoy working in a fast‑moving environment and take pride in making a positive difference to the customer experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a proactive, positive‑minded and enthusiastic individual to join our clients Planning Team, supporting the coordination and management of production planning activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in creating and maintaining weekly production schedules for designated production areas.
* Monitor production capacity and highlight any potential issues to the planning and operations teams.
* Review customer orders and production requirements to help ensure materials and resources are available.
* Liaise with Procurement and Operations to support production planning and resolve any scheduling issues.
* Create and manage production orders within the planning system.
* Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics and Sales to help ensure customer orders are delivered on time.
* Maintain accurate planning data and support continuous improvements within the planning process.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Pivot tables)
* Experience using an MRP/ERP system would be beneficial, but training can be provided.
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work across different departments.
* Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:15pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
If you're looking to develop your career in production planning with a fantastic local employer, apply today or call Amour Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information