Production Planner

Production Planner
Blackburn
£35,000

Are you an organised and proactive individual with experience in manufacturing?

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a Production Planner to join their team and play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about optimising production processes.

The Role

As a Production Planner, you will work closely with the Manufacturing Manager to:

• Plan and Coordinate Production: Assist in creating and adjusting schedules to meet deadlines, maintain workflow, and ensure resource availability.
• Monitor Production and Report: Track progress, document key metrics, and prepare detailed reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage Inventory: Coordinate with suppliers and procurement to ensure materials are available, conduct stock checks, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support Quality Control: Ensure materials meet specifications and participate in implementing corrective actions for any quality issues.
• Ensure Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols while working on the factory floor and during administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience in planning positions in a manufacturing environment is essential, ideally in production planning or operations support.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
• Proactive and adaptable problem-solver.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards.

What's on Offer

• A dynamic and hands-on role within a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.