Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

Work Order & Build Management

• Raise work orders to support the production schedule.
• Create build files and associated documentation.
• Arrange kitting and ensure all materials required for build are available.
• Manage and update work order part lists throughout build and test.
• Close work orders to inventory and pass to the next stage.
• Monitor, identify and manage build shortages.

Build / Test Support

• Monitor and action deviation permits.
• Work with Build Team Leaders and Lead Technicians to resolve material supply issues.
• Add additional material requirements to work orders only when justified.
• Attend pre-shipment meetings when required.
• Ensure shortages are identified and resolved before moving product to Finished Goods.
• Maintain accurate updates within the company business system (SID).
• Process electronic stores requisitions.

ECO / Change Management

• Implement design or specification changes to work orders post-kitting.
• Action BOM updates through the ECO process.
• Identify WIP requiring rework due to engineering changes and coordinate internal or external rework.
• Communicate foreseeable plan changes to the Master Scheduler.
• Support the Planning Team Leader with general enquiries.