Production planner

Job Title: Senior Production Planner Location: Redditch Salary Benefits: * Salary: GBP38-GBP40k per annum * Hours: Monday-Thursday 8.15am ndash; 5.00pm, Friday 8.15am ndash; 14.15pm * Holidays: 25 days per annum (certain days reserved for Christmas shutdown) * Pension: Eligible after 3 months of service Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Production Planner to efficiently plan and coordinate production activities, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and on-time delivery. This is a business-critical role, reporting to the Plant Manager, where you will provide timely and accurate information to assist in the control of materials and support the production plan. Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain production schedules, prioritizing workload based on customer requirements, production capacity, and material availability. * Coordinate with the Material Expeditor to ensure parts availability and adjust production schedules as needed. * Communicate promised delivery dates to Customer Services. * Maintain and develop existing tools for production scheduling. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and quality assurance to streamline processes. * Monitor daily production activities, analyze production data, and identify areas for improvement. * Adjust production schedules to accommodate unforeseen events such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or changing customer demands. * Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks and recommending solutions. * Perform administrative documentation. Requirements: * Extensive experience in production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in engineering. * Understanding of CNC machine shop environments and niche processes. * Thorough knowledge of production planning principles, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. * Advanced proficiency in production planning software, Excel, and ERP systems. * Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. * Keen attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving. * Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing production requirements. * Proactive mindset towards continuous improvement