A market leading manufacturing business based in North Manchester are looking for a Production Planner to join their team. As Production Planner you will be responsible for the planning and execution of a robust production plan to achieve the order book and drive customer satisfaction.

Aout the role:

• Evaluate demand signals generated from Master Forecast and fluctuating demand to create relevant and optimised production plan through the use of various business systems and all other related software ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct ensuring customer demands are fulfilled.
• Constructively challenges production constraints with operational teams in order to continuously improve delivery performance.
• Adhere to the agreed Stock Holding Policies as defined by the business.
• Escalates relevant information to stakeholders, shares the agreed measured KPIs, highlights order fulfilment gaps, details impact of proposed actions and trade-offs, ensures actions are realistic and achievable.
• Communicates with Operations and colleagues within wider Supply Chain group as appropriate to anticipate actions to ensure product availability and to exchange relevant production planning information in respect of product launches, discontinuations and promotions.
• Ensure excellent key operational relationships in all areas of the business.
• Aim to minimise the changeovers and aid increasing the efficiency of all production areas.
• Completion of relevant weekly & monthly Production Planning KPIs.
• Ability to multi-skill and able to plan both manufacturing facilities production in order to create standardisation in the planning cycle and provide cross functional planning cover within the S&OP Team.

About the person:

• Strong background within production planning within a manufacturing organisation
• Previous experience using Preactor/ Op Center would be desirable as would previous Dynamics 365 ERP experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Previous experience of system implementation would be desirable

To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com

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