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Location: Lee-on-the-Solent

Salary: £40k+

Are you a skilled Production Planner with a passion for Engineering?

Holt Engineering are seeking a talented Engineering Production Planner to join our client in Lee-on-the-Solent. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, scheduling, and materials management. The company has been running for over 70 years and specialises in producing precision components for the aerospace and oil and gas sectors.

Production Planner Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
Monitor production progress and identify potential bottlenecks
Manage material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory control
Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and production teams to ensure smooth operations
Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement optimisation strategies
Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costsProduction Planner Requirements:
Strong knowledge of Engineering production planning and scheduling principles
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft packagesHow to apply for the Production Planner role:

If you are a highly motivated and organised individual with a passion for production planning, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please apply directly send your CV to Harry at (phone number removed) or at (url removed)

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