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Production Planner – 3 Month ContractLocation: RichmondIf you’re commercially sharp, detail-driven and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this short-term contract could be a great fit. I’m supporting a manufacturing partner who needs an experienced Production Planner to help keep things running smoothly, efficiently, and safely over a busy period.The Role & ResponsibilitiesYou’ll be the go-to person for keeping production on track — planning, scheduling, coordinating resources and ensuring everything runs to time, budget and safety standards. Key responsibilities include:Collating job information, updating the Production Plan and tracking progress.Scheduling jobs into the weekly planner, considering time, priority, resource availability and delivery targets.Managing production resources to maximise productivity and support on-time delivery.Capturing and inputting production data into SAP (Confirmations, KPIs & improvements).Weekly release of SAP job cards and picklists across multiple production areas.Ensuring Health & Safety compliance across the factory, attending H&S meetings and communicating updates to the team.Coordinating statutory inspections, equipment servicing and maintaining accurate records in line with company policy.Liaising weekly with Telent on 4-week production planning.Assembling and issuing job packs as required.Managing factory tool records on SharePoint to QHSSE standards.Ensuring staff follow new SAP processes and supporting with SAP confirmations.Identifying non-conformances and escalating quality issues promptly.Supporting continuous improvement activities across production, cost, efficiency and quality.Maintaining accurate documentation, paperwork and compliance at all times.Promoting positive customer care and representing the b