Production Planner
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Nelson
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS
Production Scheduling
Demand Forecasting
Material Availability
ERP Systems
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Health and Safety
FULL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedule to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet customer demand. You will work closely with the production and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
Typical Responsibilities
- Develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and material availability.
- Work with production team, supervisors, and other departments to align production goals and resolve any production delays or issues.
- Adjust production schedules as necessary due to material shortages, equipment breakdowns, or other production-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the production process. Ensuring products meets the required quality standards.
- Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
- Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Suggest process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity.
- Participate in the planning and forecasting of future production requirements based on historical data and sales projections.
- Ensure production targets, deadlines are met.
- Ensure health and safety and company policies are followed.
Person Specification
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