About this role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production and Materials Planner to join our operations team in a dynamic dry mortar manufacturing environment. With multiple production lines and processes, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production and materials scheduling, resource allocation, and production flow to meet customer demand and optimise operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across the sites manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate with site managers, logistics, and sales teams to align production plans with customer orders and delivery timelines.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Adjust schedules in response to unforeseen delays, equipment breakdowns, or urgent orders.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in production planning, ideally within a manufacturing or construction materials environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in planning software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, scheduling tools).Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple teams and sites.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.