Production Planner

Production Planner

Location: Sheffield

We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join a manufacturing business within a busy production environment. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the production plan is effectively managed and that on time delivery KPI's are consistently achieved and maintained at a high standard.

You will work closely with internal teams and external customers, providing daily and weekly updates on live production orders, ensuring strong communication, accurate planning and proactive problem solving across the production process.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels and customer orders
Complete daily time bookings and data entry against the production plan
Assess raw material availability and equipment readiness to support production requirements
Monitor and report on production status, escalating issues to management where necessary
Manage and resolve production disruptions and productivity challenges with the production team
Liaise directly with customers to provide regular production updates (daily/weekly)
Ensure the transport plan is implemented effectively, managing any required changes
Maintain regular communication with the dispatch team
Review production documentation prior to release
Collect, record and store PODs for VAT and audit purposes
Scan and securely file all production related paperwork
Raise purchase orders as required

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain role
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Excellent inventory and capacity planning capability
Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities and solve cross functional production issues
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with customers and internal stakeholders
Experience identifying and resolving production bottlenecks

Additional Requirements

Strong quality awareness, ensuring schedule changes do not compromise standards
Effective risk management and contingency planning, with the ability to respond quickly to supply chain disruption, equipment failure, or urgent customer demand changes
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