Production Planner

Do you have previous experience working as a Production Planner within a machining and/or fabrication environment? Have you worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment consisting of processes such as fabrication, machining, assembly/fitting or similar? If so, then please read on! The basics: Job Title: Production Planner - Machining or Fabrications section Environment: Manufacturing - Machining and Fabrication Location: Derby Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 16.45pm and Friday 8am to 12.30pm Contracted hours per week: 37.5 Pay: up to £55000 Contract: 6 months FTC Overview: We are now looking for an additional Production Planner to join the business. Working closely with the Operations manager and overseeing a team of production controllers you will be tasked to manage an internal account/customer. The internal customer is part of the same group to which the business are all working towards the same goal in providing first class precision engineered components, on time and within budget. This role would be project focused, planning production through the shop floor that consists of machining, sheet metal fabrication and assembly. The ideal candidate / Production Planner may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually: - Previous experience working in a fast paced precision engineering environment/similar - Knowledge of machining and fabrication beneficial - A strong communicator and character - being able to push back, problem solve and provide solutions if possible. - Competent at presenting data - Competent working with Microsoft packages - word, excel etc. - Previous experience working with MRP/ERP systems Key responsibilities of the Production Planner: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the function of the role is to lead the efficiency in meeting and exceeding its customer requirements on quality, cost and delivery; Own end to end account management processes. Management of site production controllers - ensure the internal customers KPI's are met. Leading presentations, ensuring that Delivery Performance is maintained. Conduct regular performance and forecasting reviews with customers and production controllers to maintain orderbook stability, sales, monitor build rates and protect and forecast risks to business capacity constraints. Create robust plans and strategies to be proactive in improving site performance and customer targets. Commutable from Derby, Burton, Nottingham, Belper, Loughborough and surrounding areas. If you are interested in the Production Planner role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role