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Production Planner | Ferndown | £35,000
As a Production Planner, you’ll play a central role in translating production forecasts into detailed schedules, coordinating materials and logistics, and maintaining the processes that keep operations on track. This is a full-time, permanent position where you can drive operational excellence through your attention to detail and systematic approach.
As a Production Planner, you’ll benefit from:
- 25 days holiday (Plus BHs)
- Private Heath Care scheme
- Half day Fridays
- Discretionary Bonus Schemes
- Opportunities to own and refine planning workflows, contributing to continuous improvement
As a Production Pllanner, your responsibilities will include:
- Shop-floor Scheduling: Produce and release detailed work orders in line with MRP inputs and planning guidance
- Material Coordination: Monitor parts availability and liaise with suppliers and logistics to meet “start on time” targets
- Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with engineering, sales support and stores teams to resolve planning anomalies
- Data Management: Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems and generate reports to highlight progress and risks
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps and support initiatives to enhance planning quality and efficiency
As a Production Planner your skills and experience will include:
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical mindset
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or similar planning tools
- Excellent communication skills, able to distil complex scheduling information into clear updates
- A proactive, accountable approach with a passion for consistency, quality and operational excellence
If you are someone who thrives on structure, enjoys a systematic approach to problem-solving and values precision in your work, apply to this Production Planner role today or contact Harriet at Rubicon for more information.
