Production Planner

Production Planner Salary: £40,000 per annum Location: Christchurch, Dorset Hours: 37.5 hours per week Our well-established client is seeking a Production Planner to join their team. This role is key to ensuring efficient production scheduling, effective planning, and smooth operations across the department. Key Responsibilities: - Create, maintain, and revise detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, live orders, and production capabilities - Assess and review production capacity, making necessary adjustments to ensure operational efficiency - Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and refining planning processes - Collaborate closely with the Buying and Production teams to understand current and future manufacturing requirements - Monitor daily production output, proactively identify any potential delays, and implement schedule changes as needed - Propose alternative production plans when required to minimise disruption - Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting the production process - Gather and analyse production data, including output rates, efficiency metrics, and inventory levels - Generate reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement or cost reduction - Actively contribute to regular production and management meetings   Skills: - Minimum 2 years of experience as a production planner - Strong knowledge of production processes and scheduling practices - Hands-on experience with MRP systems - Strong data analysis skills with the ability to draw actionable insights - A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a logical, solution-focused approach - A team-oriented, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to contribute to broader company goals   To apply, please send an updated cv to shannon@holtrecruitmentgroup.com or call Shannon on 07441919648