Manufacturing Planner

Location: Pinxton

JRS Associates Ltd has partnered with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you'll play a key role in planning the manufacture of high-precision machined components while working closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams.

This position would suit someone with a background in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, Process Engineering or CNC Programming who enjoys improving manufacturing processes and ensuring production runs efficiently.

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Package

 * £34,000 to £38,000 per annum

* 37.5-hour working week

* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm & Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm

* Company pension

* Free on-site parking

* Stable, long-term career opportunity

* Modern precision engineering environment

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Role

* Create and maintain manufacturing routes for precision machined components

* Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

* Raise and manage works orders using the company's MRP system

* Review customer orders, engineering drawings and technical specifications

* Liaise with production, engineering and purchasing to ensure efficient workflow

* Maintain manufacturing documentation and technical data

* Support production planning and scheduling activities

* Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods and planning processes

* Ensure accurate engineering data is maintained within the ERP/MRP system

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Requirements

* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Planner, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar

* Alternatively, an experienced CNC Programmer looking to move into a planning role

* Experience with in Precision Engineering, CNC Machining, Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Advanced Manufacturing

* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Experience creating or maintaining Manufacturing Routes, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Works Orders

* Previous experience using MRP or ERP systems

* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and CNC machining methods

* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

* Excellent attention to detail

Desirable Experience

* CNC machining or CNC programming background

* Manufacturing methods and process improvement

* Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement

* Experience using SAP, Epicor, Sigma MRP, EFACS or similar ERP/MRP systems

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with an established precision engineering company offering excellent working hours and an early finish every Friday, we'd love to hear from you