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 in new customer orders.
• 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.
• Report and liaise with factory manager and operations department on late orders.
• Work alongside factory supervisors to maximise efficiency and output.
• Liaise with factory supervisors to ensure daily demands are met.

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

Applicants must have at least 2 years planning experience

• 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
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.