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Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B25 8DA, England
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to join a manufacturing team in South Birmingham.
- The role involves developing efficient production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and resource optimisation.
- Candidates should have experience in coordinating production workflows, preferably in small batch production or bespoke goods.
- A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 is offered, along with a benefits package and early finish on Fridays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential, along with a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
South Birmingham Location
Early finish on a Friday!
We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Planner to join our clients growing manufacturing team. This pivotal role is responsible for transforming customer orders into a detailed, efficient production schedule that ensures on-time delivery, maximises machine and manpower utilisation, and aligns with sales targets.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Production Manager and other key departments to plan, monitor, and adjust schedules, ensuring a smooth workflow from order entry through to dispatch.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a production schedule that balances on-time delivery, sales output, and resource efficiency.
Collaborate with the Production Manager to align capacity plans with manpower and equipment availability.
Generate electronic production route cards using the Western Pegasus app to manage workflow using a FIFO method.
Monitor work orders throughout the production cycle and adjust plans for issues such as scrap, machine downtime, or urgent jobs
Communicate directly with customers to provide updates and proactively address any scheduling changes.
Work cross-functionally with design, quoting, and admin teams to ensure alignment on lead times and production planning.
Provide long-term forecasts and production reports to senior management based on the current order book.
Support performance reviews and employee evaluations alongside the Production Manager and Operations Director.
What We're Looking For
Candidates from small batch production / bespoke goods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is essential.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to give clear direction and respond to evolving demands.
Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail.
Experience coordinating production or operations workflows in a manufacturing environment.
Confident, assertive, and capable of leading others to meet deadlines and targets.
Benefits
" A collaborative and supportive working environment.
" Opportunity to play a key role in production planning and business performance.
" Career development and training opportunities.
" Competitive salary of 40,000 - 45,000 and benefits package.
" Monday - Thursday - 07:00am - 16:00pm - Friday 07:00am - 12:00pm
Interested to know more contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham or click apply today!
