Production Planner

About the job

Position : Production Planner

Location : Sheffield

Sector : Production

Salary: Up to £35,000

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop and execute agile daily and weekly production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer order books.
• Data & Performance Tracking: Manage daily time-booking data entry against operational plans to monitor labour and line efficiency.
• Resource Optimization: Evaluate and allocate raw materials and machinery capacity to guarantee seamless production readiness.
• Management Reporting: Deliver comprehensive, real-time updates regarding manufacturing status, KPIs, and operational roadblocks to senior leadership.
• Problem Solving: Partner directly with the workshop teams to swiftly mitigate line disruptions and root-cause productivity bottlenecks.
• Client & Logistics Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external clients, providing regular manufacturing updates while coordinating with dispatch teams to execute the master transport plan.
• Document & Quality Control: Review and approve critical technical and manufacturing documentation prior to formal shop-floor release.
• Compliance & Administration: Maintain rigorous audit trails by digitizing related paperwork, collecting Proof of Delivery (POD) records for VAT compliance, and raising purchase orders.

About You

• Proven Planning Background: You have a strong track record in production planning, scheduling, or operational coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical Thinker: You can easily interpret sales forecasts, lead times, and inventory data to build realistic, efficient production schedules.
• Natural Problem Solver: You stay calm under pressure, with a proactive approach to handling line disruptions, bottlenecks, and sudden schedule changes.
• Strong Communicator: You are confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor teams and dispatch to senior management and external clients.
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in data accuracy, whether you are auditing technical paperwork, managing time bookings, or securing audit trails for VAT purposes. [1]
• Systems Literate: You are comfortable working with MRP/ERP software, handling digital data entry, and raising purchase orders.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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