Production Planner

Company Description

We are looking for an organised and analytical Production Planner to join our Production Planning team at our Chirk manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to play a key role in ensuring efficient production scheduling, stock control, and material procurement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with production, sales, and supply chain teams, you will be responsible for coordinating production plans, managing inventory levels, and supporting the smooth flow of materials to meet customer and operational requirements.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain weekly and daily production plans to optimise capacity and efficiency.
  Building strong relationships with production management.
• Coordinate production scheduling across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and analyse production capacity and performance.
• Manage stock control activities, including inventory monitoring, stock analysis, and stock updates.
• Coordinate the transfer and availability of production materials.
• Analyse laminate and inlay consumption and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier call-offs.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain accurate planning records.
• Attend daily meetings and provide planning updates where required.
• Liaise with internal departments including Production, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Atleast 3 moths experience in production planning, scheduling, stock control, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary or College-level education.
• Ideally 3 years' experience in production planning, stock management, or a related discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a successful and growing manufacturing operation.

If you are a motivated planner who enjoys working in a dynamic production environment, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact HR@Kronospan.co.uk

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