MRP System Manager

MRP System Manager
Location Pershore
Hours full time 07:45am-17:00pm Mon-Thurs, 07:45am-13:00pm Friday
Salary 40,000. per annum

Benefits
40 hour week
Company pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking available
Life Assurance
Referral scheme
Enhanced Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days a year after 5 years

Job description
Ownership of the implementation of Sicon manufacturing system across the operating functions and maintenance of the integrity of the system and data generate thereafter. Working closely with the Engineering, Procurement and Production teams, your primary focus will be the full implementation of Sicon 200 throughout the entire manufacturing process and product portfolio. Helping to optimise production workflows and ensuring seamless coordination between the various departments throughout the business.

We're more than just an engineering company - we're a trusted manufacturer within a diverse supply chain. The work we do has a real impact, supporting the UK's defence capability and other critical industries such as Rail, Automotive, and Agriculture.
We take pride in our reputation for precision and reliability. From our modern facility in Worcestershire, our team uses the latest fabrication, inspection, and assembly equipment to deliver products that meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Sicon Manufacturing:
Expertly navigate and utilise Sicon Manufacturing software to track stock levels, monitor production progress, and generate accurate operational and financial reports.
Daily management of the MRP system, including investigating/resolving issues and providing support to users of the system.
Configure and maintain the Sicon Manufacturing system to align with the organisation's production requirements.
Monitor inventory to ensure manufacturing is accurately tracking stock levels from procurement through to production and despatch.
Work alongside Engineering, Production and Procurement teams to ensure BOMs are created as required ensuring all parts contained in the BOM are correctly set up and structured in Sicon Manufacturing. Liaise with relevant teams to ensure the BOMs, associated Works Order Routings and Part Numbers remain accurate and up to date (including any Engineering Change Notices received).
Develop and apply Works Order routings.
Managing the Sicon Manufacturing software to ensure a seamless process for implementing the Bill of Materials of a new product, tracking through production, and up to the final sale.
Drive communication and employee engagement with Sicon Manufacturing, ensuring all Departmental Production Managers are aware of the requirements of their teams.
Perform ad hoc projects and implementation of complementary software packages to Sage and Sicon as the business requires.

Production Tracking:
Collaborate with production teams to accurately track the progress of manufacturing processes through Sicon Manufacturing.
Suggest and develop meaningful KPI's and dashboards to measure productivity and efficiency.
Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production workflows and propose solutions to enhance productivity.
Ensure written processes are in place for production through Sicon Manufacturing.

Cost Analysis:
Analyse production costs and overhead expenses to identify areas for cost reduction or process improvement.
Ensure material and labour costings remain accurate and up to date.
Investigation and Reporting of variances to the business.
Work closely with the finance team to develop cost-effective strategies that align with organisational objectives.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
Serve as a liaison between the various departments in the business, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment of goals and objectives.
Ensure the objectives of each team across the organisation are aligned with the wider business objectives regarding Sage and Sicon Manufacturing usage in a cohesive manner.
Act as project lead for any Sicon Manufacturing improvements or enhancements including the implementation of new software or processes that deliver business control and insight.

People Management:
Conduct regular performance reviews,…