Production Planner

On behalf of our Thetford client we are looking for a PRODUCTION PLANNER to join their friendly and successful team. The Production Planner will manage the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines. Your duties will include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems. The Production Planner ensures the production process goes smoothly by making sure all of the appropriate components are in place and ready to go. Your responsibilities will include: Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the companys products Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management Handling production disruptions and productivity problems Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes The hours of work are Monday to Friday 0830 -1630 and the salary is £34,000 per annum. TPBN1_UKTJ