Production Planner

Evolito is looking for a Production Planner to work with the relevant departments to create and maintain production plans in line with customer requirements, the MRP plan, material availability, and customer demands.

• Supporting programme reviews to ensure that we are planning in line with the top-level programme schedules and customer milestones
• Creating and developing Production Schedules following MRP plans, ensuring material availability and capacity
• Raise and release WO in line with the schedule and demand requirements
• Working proactively to highlight, as necessary, risks to the production plans and working with the relevant departments to mitigate the risk
• Supporting the ERP rollout and working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to set up MRP
• Ensuring that the work centres are set up appropriately and that we are planning based on capacity and levelling to remove constraints
• Working with the Manufacturing Engineering and Config team on BOM setup and maintenance / improvements
• Work with internal stakeholders to seek ways to reduce internal lead times as well as customer lead times
• Provide operations with on-site support for planning queries and requirements, resolving issues as they arise
• Identifying and managing safety stock levels and supporting the management of lineside inventory

• Previous proven experience working within a similar role
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Sound understanding of Lean Working Methodologies
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• Ability to work well with others to achieve company goals
• Strong Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task a varied workload to achieve results
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• UK driving license and ability to travel