Average Production Planner salary in the UK

Job Title: Production PlannerLocation: Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire CB21 5ETSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full time, PermanentWorking Hours: Mon-Friday 8am – 4.30pmAbout the Company:S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to “Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential”.We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum.In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage.Come and join us – it’s a great place to work!About The Role:We are looking to employ an Operations and Logistics Planner to join our planning team reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and the Operations Manager.Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain medium term production plan (up to week 4)Production and stock transaction administration (JDE)Organising 3rd party production and processing where requiredSystem Bill of Material creation and upkeepPackaging and pallet planning / orderingOrganisation of transport where requiredAdministration including delivery note printingCommunication of production schedules and changes to the Supply Chain / customersToll milling and bran processing calculationsCollate KPI data regarding milling and packing. Measure against and contribute to meeting SMART team objectives including OEE / Operational targetsAbsence cover for Production and Logistics Planner (Milling, Packing and Intake plans)Qualification, Skills & Experience: Experience of planning, scheduling and purchasingGreat communication and co-ordination skillsExperience working with 3rd party logistics Experience in ERP systems, JDE preferredMicrosoft office suiteBenefits:Cycle to Work Scheme availablePensionLife Assurance22 days increasing by 1 day per year to max 25 (plus bank holidays)Free on-site car parkPlease click the APPLY button and to submit your CVand Cover Letter.Candidates with experience of: Production Planner, Operations Executive, Goods In Coordinator, Distribution Co-Ordinator, Operations Administrator, Production Coordinator, Planning Administrator, Supply Chain Planner, Purchasing Administrator may also be considered for this role.

Production PlannerSalary: £30,000 to £35,000Location: near Camberley, SurreyOur client is looking for a Production Engineer / Planner. Your role will be to compile the customer’s requirements and convert them into works instructions and supporting tooling to ensure our clients engineering and production team have everything they need to deliver what their customers have ordered. You will be working with both the Sales Department and Engineering Departments.The successful candidate should have a sound understanding of production engineering with reference to CNC machining. You will have the ability to plan CNC machining operations. You will ensure that they are carried out efficiently by using your knowledge of materials, speeds, and feeds. Experience of 3, 4, and 5 axis machining is essential. Familiar with ERP or MRP production control systems as well as be able to utilise spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office software to produce documentation and reports.Production Engineer / Planner Specific Responsibilities:Creation of parts, BOM’s and route planning on the production control system.Creation of works orders, purchase orders and subcontract documentation.Occasionally Placing Purchase Orders for raw material.Liaising with Production and Quality to provide customers with up-to-date progress information.Gathering and collating data for reporting purposes.Preparation of metrics for reports to Commercial Manager.General Duties as required conducive to efficient running of the departmentProduction Engineer / Planner Experience Required:Knowledge of the Aerospace sub-contracting industryExperience of CNC machining and mechanical assembly.Effective data collection and reporting skills.knowledge of ERP or MRP production control systems.Familiarisation with Aerospace and ISO Quality standards.Ability to manage workload effectively.Ability to prioritise.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to communicate at all levels.Keywords: Production Engineer, Planning, CNC, MRP, ERP, Precision, Engineering, AerospaceProduction Planner

A market-leading manufacturing business require a Senior Production Planner to lead site planning and scheduling activities. Applicants need production planning experience gained within a manufacturing or engineering business, and ideally have planning expertise in MRP.The Senior Production Planner will be responsible for leading planning and scheduling activities across a number of manufacturing and finishing production lines. The role would suit a dynamic and skilled production planner, who can thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment.Specific duties of the Senior Production Planner include:Generate, track progress, change and maintain weekly production plansCapacity Planning activitiesInventory Management activitiesSupplier Management / Supplier liaison - reviewing orderbooks and assessing inventory requirementsSubcontract Planning activitiesMaintenance of data in MRP and seek ways to improve productionSenior Production Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Production Control or Materials Planning/Scheduling experiencePrevious planning experience within a manufacturing or engineering businessPrevious experience with an MRP or ERP system, or experience planning manufacturing in MS ExcelStrong stakeholder management skills