Production Planner: Optimize Runs & Cut Downtime

Christianaid; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to manage workflows and optimize production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Discretionary bonus scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Online store discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities are needed.
• Proficiency in planning tools and systems is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule workflows for each department based on demands.
• Provide agency labour forecasts based on supply chain requirements.
• Attend cross-department stock meetings and collaborate on shift planning.
• Work with Production Managers to manage shifts and schedules.
• Optimise production runs to minimise waste and downtime.
• Investigate and reduce rework in production.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for inspections and maintenance scheduling.
• Report on order profiles and production forecasts during meetings.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Tools

NAV

Scheduling software

Job description

A leading non-profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to manage workflows and optimize production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth within a dynamic team.