Production Planner

The successful candidate will create executable production plans that consider capacity, material availability and customer delivery requirements, while also supporting continuous improvement across planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Prioritise materials and issues across Goods In, Stores, Dispatch, Purchasing and Engineering
Liaise with Purchasing to confirm material availability and quality of supply
Control material traceability throughout the shop floor
Raise, manage and close Works Orders in line with MRP
Review and action MRP exception messages
Work closely with Operations to support sales forecasting and site planning
Maintain MRP parameters in line with company policies
Communicate proactively with Customer Services regarding updates, issues and resolutions
Work within a cross-functional team to meet customer and delivery targets
Support regulated manufacturing traceability requirements, such as aerospace or medical manufacturing

Key

Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience in a production planning, materials planning, manufacturing planning or supply chain planning role
Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
Experience raising, managing and closing Works Orders
Good understanding of material availability, WIP, inventory control and production schedules
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Stores and Customer Services
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience with in a regulated manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial

Key Performance Areas:

Works Order actions and MRP adherence
Inventory reduction and WIP / obsolescence control
Customer on-time delivery
Sales and operational support metrics

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner looking to join a well-established manufacturing environment where they can have a direct impact on production performance, material flow and customer delivery.

For more information, please contact Freddie Southall at Mane Contract Services:
Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)