Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - Annum
- Location: Sheffield South Yorkshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
About the job
Position : Production Planner
Location : Sheffield
Sector : Production
Salary: Up to £35,000
Responsibilities
Production Scheduling: Develop and execute agile daily and weekly production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer order books.
Data & Performance Tracking: Manage daily time-booking data entry against operational plans to monitor labour and line efficiency.
Resource Optimization: Evaluate and allocate raw materials and machinery capacity to guarantee seamless production readiness.
Management Reporting: Deliver comprehensive, real-time updates regarding manufacturing status, KPIs, and operational roadblocks to senior leadership.
Problem Solving: Partner directly with the workshop teams to swiftly mitigate line disruptions and root-cause productivity bottlenecks.
Client & Logistics Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external clients, providing regular manufacturing updates while coordinating with dispatch teams to execute the master transport plan.
Document & Quality Control: Review and approve critical technical and manufacturing documentation prior to formal shop-floor release.
Compliance & Administration: Maintain rigorous audit trails by digitizing related paperwork, collecting Proof of Delivery (POD) records for VAT compliance, and raising purchase orders.About You
Proven Planning Background: You have a strong track record in production planning, scheduling, or operational coordination within a manufacturing environment.
Analytical Thinker: You can easily interpret sales forecasts, lead times, and inventory data to build realistic, efficient production schedules.
Natural Problem Solver: You stay calm under pressure, with a proactive approach to handling line disruptions, bottlenecks, and sudden schedule changes.
Strong Communicator: You are confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor teams and dispatch to senior management and external clients.
Detail-Oriented: You take pride in data accuracy, whether you are auditing technical paperwork, managing time bookings, or securing audit trails for VAT purposes