Sr. Production Planner

What will you be responsible for?

• Developing and managing production plans in line with customer requirements, available capacity and business goals.
• Monitoring order backlog, machine utilization and production capacity.
• Optimizing production flow and shift planning.
• Ensuring a smooth flow of materials into production and resolving material shortages.
• Prioritizing critical orders, pre-orders and special customer requirements.
• Identifying risks that may affect delivery dates and proposing effective solutions.
• Monitoring key performance indicators, particularly OTS – On-Time Shipment and TAT – Turnaround Time.
• Leading and coordinating the shift planning team.
• Working closely with Production, Logistics, Customer Service and other internal departments.
• Presenting planning data and operational updates during regular stakeholder meetings.
• Setting up and maintaining production parameters, capacities, shift plans and product configurations in internal systems.
• Supporting system changes, user testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparing process documentation and providing training for colleagues.

What are we looking for?

• Secondary school or university education, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in production planning.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and strong knowledge of ERP systems.
• Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex operational issues.
• Independence, sound judgment and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication, organizational and coordination skills.
• Experience in leading, motivating or coordinating a team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is an advantage.
• Advanced English for daily communication with colleagues and international stakeholders.

Why work with us?

• The opportunity to contribute to new and exciting projects.
• A friendly and supportive team that works together towards shared goals.
• An informal working environment and welcoming atmosphere.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• A reduced working week of 37.5 hours.
• A daily meal allowance of CZK 120.
• A pension contribution equal to 1% of your salary, with a minimum contribution of CZK 300 per month.
• A monthly contribution of CZK 1,000 to your Pluxee benefits card.
• A MultiSport card.
• An employee referral bonus.
• A performance-related bonus.
• Language courses.
• A 13th-month salary.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced planning professional who is comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, understands the wider business context and actively looks for ways to improve processes and operational performance.

👉 Interested? Send us your CV and join the National Pen team!

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