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Automotive Production Project Planner required in Dursley.
  • Starting salary up to £33-35,000 per annum pending experience.
  • 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (45-hour week).
  • Chance to work with one of the UK's leading specialists in new, quality used and remanufactured municipal vehicles.
Our client, one of the UK's largest refuse vehicle specialists, is currently looking to hire a Production Project Planner to join their vehicle head office in Dursley.

Reporting to the senior management team, your key duties as Production Project Planner will include: 
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to understand project objectives and requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, deliverables, tasks and timelines.
  • Create detailed project schedules using project management software and tools.
  • Identify critical path activities and dependencies to optimise project timelines.
  • Assess resource requirements and allocate personnel, equipment and materials for project tasks.
  • Ensure optimal resource utilisation and avoid overallocation.
  • Continue monitoring project progress and performance against the established schedule.
  • Identify potential delays or risks and implement corrective actions.
  • Generate regular progress reports and present them to Project Managers and Directors.
  • Provide updates on project status, milestones and variances from the original plan.
  • Assist in identifying potential risks and uncertainties that could impact project timelines.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage changes to project schedule resulting from scope changes or unforeseen events.
  • Assess the impact of changes on project timelines and communicate adjustments to stakeholders.
  • Communicate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
To be eligible for this role you should possess:
  • Proven experience in a scheduling role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Mechanical/HGV vehicle knowledge is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with various departments.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Production Project Planner, our client is offering:
  • Starting salary between £33-35,000 per annum pending experience. 
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Free on-site parking. 
  • 28 days annual leave (including the bank holidays).
  • Access to further technical training/development. 
  • Annual service recognition with £50 voucher rewards
  • Chance to work with one of the UK's leading specialists in new, quality used and re-manufactured municipal vehicles.
  • 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (45-hour week).
If you are interested in hearing more about this Automotive Production Project Planner job in the Dursley area, please contact Josh Buck at Perfect Placement Today.

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