Production Planner

Production Planner

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

You will work within a team to plan orders through the factory/cells in an organised manner working closely with others to maintain a good workflow, supporting the department where needed, this may be through admin tasks or assisting plan areas during busy periods.

Responsibilities

Planning/Scheduling department on day to day basis.

Assisting keeping shop floor schedules up to date.

Giving lead times on new orders.

Assisting the department/factory with day-to-day admin work.

Maintaining stock levels to meet customer requirements.

Monitor Late customer orders and prioritise workload for the factory.

Assisting other production planners on a day to day.

Communicate large orders to the factory to aid in resource planning.

Work alongside factory supervisors to maximise efficiency and output.

Liaise with factory supervisors to ensure daily demands are met.

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

Must have a strong level of computer skills.

Good knowledge on Microsoft office (Especially Excel)

Ability to be organised

Ability to work to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy

Must be reliable, conscientious, and hard working

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong independent working skill level

Strong communication skills

Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks

Good analytical skills

Job Specifics

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00, Friday: 08:30-16:00

24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.

Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)

Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)

Support for Loved Ones during difficult times (Everest)

Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced workplace pension

Enhanced parental leave

Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal Trainings

Company Events

Long Service Awards

Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)

Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year

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