Reference:MM6530
Sector:Production
Salary:£35,000 to £40,000 Per Annum
Town/City:Essex
Contract Type:Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner with experience in the windows and doors industry, ideally with Logikal and AutoCAD experience. The ideal candidate will be a fabricator with office experience, skilled in order processing, estimating, and production planning, and with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. You will coordinate production schedules, manage workflow, and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of bespoke windows and doors.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule production for steel, aluminium, or uPVC windows and doors in line with customer orders.
- Use Logikal and AutoCAD software to input, monitor, and manage order specifications, materials, and production timelines.
- Liaise with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure accurate order requirements and efficient workflow.
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods; coordinate replenishment where necessary.
- Identify potential production bottlenecks and implement solutions to avoid delays.
- Ensure production plans meet deadlines, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Provide regular updates to management on production status, capacity, and resource planning.
- Maintain accurate production records and reporting for management review.
- Assist in estimating costs and lead times for new projects and bespoke orders.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in production planning within the windows and doors manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience with Logikal software and AutoCAD for technical drawings and production planning.
- Previous experience as a fabricator with exposure to office processes, including order processing and estimating.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple departments.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards.
- Ability to analyse production data and implement improvements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for steel, aluminium, or uPVC windows and doors.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-conscious.
- Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
- Commercially aware and focused on efficiency and cost control.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Take your career in production planning to the next level with a company that values efficiency, innovation, and its people.
To find out more, click ‘apply’ or contact Dana at Chase Taylor Recruitment, quoting reference number MM6495.