Junior Production Planner

Planner (Manufacturing)

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Onsite Monday - Friday, days

Are you looking to build a long term career in production planning and manufacturing? Do you already have some experience in a planning, production control or manufacturing administration role and want the opportunity to learn from an experienced team?

We're looking for a motivated and organised Planner to join a well established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their planning career who is keen to develop their skills in production planning, ERP systems, manufacturing operations and supply chain.

What you'll be doing

As Planner, you'll play an important part in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring materials, production orders and stock are accurately managed.

Creating and releasing production orders
Supporting the progress of orders through the manufacturing process
Liaising with production teams to help keep schedules on track
Creating serial numbers and production documentation
Supporting inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock control activities
Updating ERP and MRP systems with production information
Assisting with engineering changes and production updates
Working closely with manufacturing, stores and other departments to ensure customer orders are delivered on time
Providing general support to the Production Planning team

What we're looking for

This role would suit someone who already has some experience within a manufacturing, production planning, production control, materials planning, supply chain or operations environment and is looking to take the next step.

Ideally you'll have:

Some experience within a manufacturing environment
Exposure to production planning, scheduling or production control
Experience using an ERP or MRP system such as SAP would be an advantage but is not essential
Good Excel skills and confidence working with data
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills with the confidence to work across different departments
A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and develop

What's on offer?

This is more than just another planning role. It's an opportunity to join a supportive business where you'll receive ongoing training and development.

You'll receive:

Salary up to £29,000
Bonus
25 days holiday + bank hols
Pension match
Perkbox benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Full training and ongoing career development
If you're looking for your next step in production planning, manufacturing planning, production control or supply chain, and want to join a business that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed