This position comes with a very competitive market-related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hours of Work:
37 hours per week. 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Mon to Thurs and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm Friday. Location:
Poole, Dorset, Site based. Job Summary The Production Planner will form an integral part of the production team. With a strong, solid background in scheduling, the candidate will take a lead approach in scheduling the shop floor, ensuring the correct materials are in the right place at the right time. The role is key to the company fulfilling customer orders on time in full. Responsibilities Working as part of a team responsible for production planning, master production scheduling, and forecasting activities. Control and maintain the fixed period within the Master Schedule in line with materials availability and capacity. Processing of tasks using planning tools e.g. MRP, ERP, Preactor or any other that the company installs to ensure deliveries are met. Creation of Production Works orders and upcoming material requisitions. Monitor progress of items associated with designated order lines to assure material will meet customer delivery requirements. Keep Material Availability Dates on all assigned orders accurate and realistic to ensure proper planning and execution. Update data boards; Obeya, latest view (LV) of sales monitoring works orders. Assess and execute reschedule requests relating to components, assemblies, or entire orders. Identify, record & monitor issues impacting timely/expected progress of order line items and develop alternatives to avoid delays. Create an accurate, up-to-date lead time for each of the manufacturing processes, together with a system for communicating this to the SOP and sales teams. Work closely with other departments, in particular, Purchasing, Manufacturing, QA, Sales, and Contracts. Ensure production schedules data are accurate, maintained, and can be quickly and efficiently modified. Requirements Extensive production planning and master scheduling background within an engineering manufacturing environment. Numerate and IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages in order to compile and analyze performance statistics and deliver reports. Demonstrable track record within a production and planning team with strong experience and knowledge of MRP/ERP tools and systems. Methodical and organized with a high level of attention to detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and target-focused. To apply for this position please submit an up-to-date CV.
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