Planner
Valmiera Glass Group is one of the leading glass fibre manufacturers in Europe, with 60 years of experience in the production of glass fibre. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP's core business areas are glass fibre research, glass fibre product development, production, and trade.
As a major international producer of glass fibre fabrics for many technical applications, VALMIERA GLASS GROUP operates a quality control system that fulfils strict international requirements for a variety of industrial markets including composites, thermal and technical insulation, and construction industries. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP products benefit from innovative production and application technology plus the most up-to-date manufacturing facilities.
Work at Valmiera Glass UK Limited opens the door to so many opportunities. We are developing our staff’s skills and interest through internal and external training programmes.
We have an opportunity for a Planner to join our team in Sherborne.
Overall function and description of the job:
To plan and schedule production to meet business requirements as specified by sales orders, sales forecasts (VSF) and minimum specified stock requirements. To communicate changes in requirements, production schedules or delays.
Key Responsibilities:
Create production orders, based upon business requirements, taking care to optimise production processes to ensure efficiency and reduce cost, while meeting customer delivery expectations and confirmations.
Ensure all material is correctly specified in the production order as defined within the BOM (Bill of Materials) and routings, adjusting where necessary with suitable alternatives that have been previously agreed with the QA/Technical department.
Ensure that all relevant instructions are entered onto the production order to communicate effectively and provide documentary support.
Issue materials (stock) to production orders and communicate issue to the warehouse for physical movement of goods to production.
Issue schedules to production departments, communicating production priorities.
Estimate delivery dates/lead times for the Sales department for sales enquiries.
Monitor and progress chase late delivery of production to the warehouse.
Liaise with Purchasing and Production to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
Liaise with Shipping and Warehouse to ensure all necessary details have been communicated to meet shipping and packing requirements.
Represent planning at meetings as and when necessary.
General administration related to production planning.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Previous experience in production planning or a similar environment is essential.
Effective communication and listening skills are required.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong administration skills.
Proficient IT skills.
Experience working with SAP software is preferred.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Factory closure for Christmas
Contribution toward eye tests and spectacles
Yearly flu vaccination
Additional long service holiday
Long service rewards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Valmiera Glass Group is one of the leading glass fibre manufacturers in Europe, with 60 years of experience in the production of glass fibre. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP's core business areas are glass fibre research, glass fibre product development, production, and trade.
As a major international producer of glass fibre fabrics for many technical applications, VALMIERA GLASS GROUP operates a quality control system that fulfils strict international requirements for a variety of industrial markets including composites, thermal and technical insulation, and construction industries. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP products benefit from innovative production and application technology plus the most up-to-date manufacturing facilities.
Work at Valmiera Glass UK Limited opens the door to so many opportunities. We are developing our staff’s skills and interest through internal and external training programmes.
We have an opportunity for a Planner to join our team in Sherborne.
Overall function and description of the job:
To plan and schedule production to meet business requirements as specified by sales orders, sales forecasts (VSF) and minimum specified stock requirements. To communicate changes in requirements, production schedules or delays.
Key Responsibilities:
Create production orders, based upon business requirements, taking care to optimise production processes to ensure efficiency and reduce cost, while meeting customer delivery expectations and confirmations.
Ensure all material is correctly specified in the production order as defined within the BOM (Bill of Materials) and routings, adjusting where necessary with suitable alternatives that have been previously agreed with the QA/Technical department.
Ensure that all relevant instructions are entered onto the production order to communicate effectively and provide documentary support.
Issue materials (stock) to production orders and communicate issue to the warehouse for physical movement of goods to production.
Issue schedules to production departments, communicating production priorities.
Estimate delivery dates/lead times for the Sales department for sales enquiries.
Monitor and progress chase late delivery of production to the warehouse.
Liaise with Purchasing and Production to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
Liaise with Shipping and Warehouse to ensure all necessary details have been communicated to meet shipping and packing requirements.
Represent planning at meetings as and when necessary.
General administration related to production planning.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Previous experience in production planning or a similar environment is essential.
Effective communication and listening skills are required.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong administration skills.
Proficient IT skills.
Experience working with SAP software is preferred.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Factory closure for Christmas
Contribution toward eye tests and spectacles
Yearly flu vaccination
Additional long service holiday
Long service rewards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr
