_{14th March, 2025}

Production Planner | Fife | Permanent | circa £27k - £30k
 
Our client, a leading engineering manufacturer, is experiencing significant growth, with a strong pipeline of orders and an increasing demand for their products. As a result, they are creating a brand-new Production Planner position to support their busy operations and drive efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business and play a key role in shaping and improving their production planning processes.
 
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will have a broad and varied role. You will be responsible for implementing production plans, coordinating materials and resources, and ensuring the timely delivery of products while maintaining high-quality standards. As a Production Planner, you will work closely with teams across production, procurement, logistics, and engineering to optimise efficiency and achieve production targets.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure timely and efficient order fulfilment.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure the availability of necessary materials.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and optimise production processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Liaise with other departments, including procurement, sales, and engineering.

• Proven experience in production planning or a related role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.