Production Planner
1 day ago
Ilford
Production Planning Coordinator Salary dependent on experience Hours of work: 39.75 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:00-16:45 and Fri 08:00-15:15) Permanent, Full-time Based on-site in Ilford. We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic Production Planning Coordinator to join a dynamic team. This role ensures that manufacturing operations align effectively with customer demands through the creation and management of efficient production schedules for both standard and custom products. Job purpose: Production Planning Coordinator You will coordinate the planning of varied production runs, from repeat orders to bespoke customer requirements. A key focus will be optimising the use of existing components and materials to manufacture new parts cost-effectively whilst maintaining high-quality standards. Responsibilities: Production Planning Coordinator • Design and implement detailed production schedules for both standard and custom products to meet customer demands whilst optimising efficiency and cost-effectiveness, • Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, material shortages, or operational interruptions, • Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components, • Collaborate effectively with sales and product development teams to forecast future production requirements, • Analyse production specifications and plant capacity to determine optimal resource requirements for varied product mixes, • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, with particular attention to component reusability, • Compile and analyse production data to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimisation, • Manage and administer the in-house system for incoming and outgoing orders, • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational transparency, • Identify and drive improvements in production planning processes and procedures Skills / Experience: Production Planning Coordinator • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing pr production environments, preferably in job-shop or custom manufacturing operations, • Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination with exposure to varied product requirements, • Understanding of manufacturing processes for precision components, preferably within regulated or high-quality industries, • Experience with production planning software and ERP/MRP systems, • Excel Skills, and data analysis functions along with a strong knowledge of Microsoft office packages, • Competency in database management and reporting systems, • Familiarity with inventory management principles and practices, • Analytical excellence, • Attention to detail, • Strong communication, • Organised excellence, • Problem-solving focus, • Adaptability The Package: Production Planning Coordinator • Competitive salary package, • Early Friday finish (15:15) supporting excellent work life balance, • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme with employer contributions, • Option to join comprehensive health insurance plan after 6 months of service, • Professional development opportunities and training support, • Stable, family owned company environment with international reach, • Opportunity to work with cutting edge equipment in the manufacture of precision optical accessories and spectrophotometer cells, • Scope to grow within the role and drive process improvements