Production Planner

Production Planner

Tewkesbury

£35k-£45k + Excellent benefits and bonuses

Days

We are currently looking to secure a Production Planner to work for our client on a permanent basis. The sucessful will use the company’s ERP/MRP systems (SAGE 200/Preactor) to ensure efficient shop floor loading and OTIF customer delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the machines are loaded in the most efficient manner, being mindful of the importance of maintaining customer delivery dates.
• Maintain daily tracking of all live works orders.
• Produce monthly/weekly forward loading for each machine including manual operations (e.g. deburr, inspection, packing/despatch etc)
• Ensure parts are physically moved to the next processes in an expedient manner.
• Ensure all subcontract order requirements are allocated for purchasing in a timely manner.
• Ensure all raw material is issued in a timely manner.
• Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) are up to date with set and cycle times accurately recorded.
• Ensure all raw material and finished goods stocks are accurately and correctly issued to works orders.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies where opportunities exist.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards (ISO 13485).
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.
• Prioritise workflow to ensure orders are completed monthly, meeting budgeted sales targets.
• Raise purchase requisitions for sub contact operations.
• Complete administration within SAGE200/Preactor.
• Liaise with other departments as required and handle requests for information and data.
• Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.

The person/ Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast paced manufacturing environment. (Essential)
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimisation (Desirable)
• Hands-on problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality control.
• Excellent computer literacy (Excel,PowerPoint, Word). SAGE200 experience desirable, however training will be given.
• Educated to ‘A’-Level (or equivalent) or above

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values leadership, innovation, and teamwork. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

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