Production Planner

Overview

Schedule short‑term production, optimise line efficiency and manage inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory management
• service insight
• production planning
• root cause
• process automation
• meeting facilitation

Tasks

-Deliver Customer Service and Inventory targets by maintaining stock levels with target parameters. -Provide wider business with proactive insight into upcoming service risks. -Maximise efficient production time. E.g. Planning production in a sequence that minimises changeover time. -Communicate to wider business the root cause, recovery plan and recovery date of parts which are out of stock. -Contribute to improving system masterdata and process automation in the Planning team. -Form a close relationship with relevant Production Managers in ways of working. -Chair daily planning meetings for Broomhouse Lane and Neale road when applicable. -Root cause and analyse service issues. -Document processes and process improvements.

Requirements

• ifs
• problem solving
• production planning
• excel
• communication
• manufacturing

What You Bring

-Highly self-motivated, resilient and confident in own ability. -Target focused, able to prioritise and manage own time. -Experience and knowledge of using IFS or similar ERP software. -Problem Solving Skills – process improvement techniques, problem analysis and resolution. -Knowledge of demand planning, capacity planning, material planning and scheduling. -Experience in production planning. -Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. -Experience in manufacturing operations. -Strong excel skills and ability to create bespoke action-focused reports from scratch. -Able to demonstrate building strong relationships with other internal departments.

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About Polypipe Building Products

-Designs and produces a wide range of products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. -Focuses on high-performance water management, heating, and ventilation solutions. -Product portfolio supports infrastructure projects and builds globally. -A leader in creating energy-efficient systems to meet modern building demands. -Driving innovation in water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and underfloor heating. -Renowned for expertise in advanced plastic piping systems for sustainable infrastructure. -Typical projects include urban housing developments, commercial buildings, and large-scale infrastructure works, establishing it as a trusted industry partner.

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