Production Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Production Planner
Commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester and
Salary Negotiable Depending upon experience
KPS Selection are currently working with a leading manufacturer in the Accrington area. They currently have an opportunity for a Production Planner to join their team. The position is working Monday – Friday start and finish times maybe flexible.
Duties will include
Day to day management of OTIF performance of Planning
Management of the production order book and all planning production processes
Working closely with the planning team to manage workloads in line with all production processes
Working with all areas of the business including Production, Customer Service’s and supply chain
Skills/Experience
2-5 years relevant experience within the manufacturing sector
Experience of working within a customer focussed position
Good communication, Attention to detail and organisation skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Must be Based in the UK
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KPSPRODPLAN
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Planner roles across KPS Selection's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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