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Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Production Planner to join a highly successful manufacturing company based in Washington on a permanent basis.

This is a key position within the business that relies on the management of quality information, to ensure schedules are maintained to maximum efficiency, in order to meet customer requirements.

The Trainee Production Planner will ensure stock levels and production capacity are at the required level to ensure outputs whilst minimising waste.

Using a bespoke planning system, you will ensure that all stakeholders are providing and receiving information to enable the factory to operate at maximum efficiency.

Person Specification:

You will be a natural communicator and will have personal qualities, which include persistence and resilience to ensure successful outcomes in this demanding environment.

Strong personality, self-starter with tenacity and drive

Ability to meet set deadlines and flexible to work around the shift.

Strong mathematical ability, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.

Previous experience within a fast-paced office environment, ideally within manufacturing or logistics, is essential.

The role will be working office hours between Monday and Friday, and the company is offering a basic salary of £20k-£25k, dependant on experience.

This role is being advertised by SG Personnel, who are acting as an employment business. SG Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.