production planner

Are you an experienced Production Planner, looking to join a thriving business who are growing due to increased order books? Do you have experience of working within an engineering manufacturing business planning production for a machine shop? Offering a salary of £35-44K dependent on experience, working Monday to Thursday 7.30 - 16.30 and Friday 7.30 - 12.30. If you are interested in this position please 'APPLY NOW' The role: Plan and prepare production schedules Coordinate workloads across manufacturing departments and monitor production capacity Ensuring minimal downtime as well as on time delivery Monitor progress of jobs through the factory and adjust schedules where required Deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate planning and production information Maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure the supply of materials meets requirements Implement robust planning processes for the team leaders / senior operators so they can report against and manage capacity Suitable Candidate: Previous planning/scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure to meet deadlines Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow Experience and confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft office packages Experience within steel fabrication or engineering manufacturing is advantageous