Westwood Recruitment are on the lookout for a Production Planner to join our client on a permanent basis in Bredbury with an immediate start available. For this role, you will join a busy team creating and assisting with allocations and job card routings throughout the various levels of manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop route cards, collaborating closely with the programming department, to devise the most cost-effective and efficient manufacturing methods.

* Ensure timely dissemination of all necessary documentation to the shop floor through work to lists.

* Collaborate with Stores/Goods Inwards to guarantee the availability of materials and kits required for manufacturing and assembly.

* Manage rework operations resulting from NCRs, adjusting route sheets as necessary.

* Contribute to Pre-production Meetings to identify and implement optimal manufacturing approaches.

* Support the Production Scheduler in effectively loading each work centre.

* Offer guidance and support to the Sales Department to ensure accurate quotations regarding cost and lead time.

Job Requirements

* Experience in scheduling CNC machining operations and outside services is desirable, though not essential.

* Demonstrated responsiveness and ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

* Proficiency in IT applications for managing information and presenting to stakeholders.

* Ideally you are have just finished college/graduated from University or are someone with a lot of experience

What is on Offer

* 39 hours per week

* 25 days holiday per annum, plus 9 stats

* Pension contribution

* Life Assurance Policy

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Free Onsite Parking available