Production Planner

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• You will be joining a great North-East Manufacturing, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.
• A great team culture that is highly supportive
• World class on-site employee facilities.
• A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.Flexible working is available in terms of start and finish times.
• A great company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• A Day shift role working Monday to Friday
• Company Bonus scheme
• An immediate start date

MTrec’s New Opportunity.

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit a new Production Planner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis working within the Planning department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a 'can do’ attitude and can come in and ensure that production is planned effectively to balance the needs of the business, with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now.

The Job You’ll Do.

• Taking the customer schedule and planning key machinery within the process.
• Working closely with production on all aspects of the plan.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and future planning.
• Proactive decision making is essential. Ensuring you have all possible scenarios covered.
• You must be able to make key decisions with minimal supervision.
• Working with bills of material.
• Proactive communication to the customer base.
• Using the in-house ERP/MRP systems.
• Checking the accuracy of stock.
• Have a high level of risk awareness.
• You will be using excel frequently, so you must be a comfortable user.
• Identify any potential shortages and implement counter measures.
• Support the business in any internal improvement projects.

About You;

• Production planning or materials planning experience is essential.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience of working with an ERP/MRP system is essential.
• Experience of working with Excel is essential.
• It is also essential you are proactive and able to make decisions.
• You must have the experience and ability to assess any risks to materials and production and have solutions to minimise any impact to the business.
• You will have strong customer service and communication skills and be genuinely a true team player.