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Production Planner
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Street
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Production & Scheduling Coordinator
Location: Witney
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Reporting to: Senior Management
About the Role:
On behalf of our client, a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer, we are looking to appoint an experienced Production & Scheduling Coordinator to support their growing operations team. This is a key role, focused on ensuring production schedules are met, resources are effectively allocated, and communication between departments remains clear and consistent.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in production planning who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a talent for organisation and collaboration.
Main Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed production schedules in line with customer requirements and company objectives. Work closely with departments including Sales, Procurement, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth execution.
Interdepartmental Liaison: Maintain clear and proactive communication across teams to synchronise planning efforts, resolve scheduling issues, and provide status updates.
Order Review & Delivery Commitments: Assess incoming sales orders and confirm feasible delivery dates. Support in tracking project and product contracts, and assist with cost estimation.
Repairs Scheduling: Approve and plan customer repair work, ensuring capacity and turnaround times are well managed.
Issue Resolution: Identify potential delays or bottlenecks in production and implement corrective actions to maintain workflow efficiency.
Reporting: Compile and analyse reports on production performance, providing insights to help drive improvements.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.
What We’re Looking For:
Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
Experience: 2–3 years’ experience in a similar production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with ERP software is highly advantageous.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, forecast accurately, and make informed decisions to support production efficiency.
Process Knowledge: Familiar with manufacturing processes and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
Communication: Clear and confident communicator, capable of building strong working relationships across multiple departments.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and organisation when managing schedules and monitoring output.
Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying challenges and delivering effective, practical solutionsBefore You Apply
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