- Managing and controlling the Production Planning to ensure that production workflow is maximised to meet the output plan.
- Ensure parts and materials are delivered on time to meet the production schedule.
- Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
- Work with the supply team and carry out the duties of a buyer as required to support the team’s output.
- Liaise with Suppliers and colleagues to ensure that their delivery schedules will be achieved.
- Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
- Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. Sales, Engineering, Production and Business Development.
- Continually improve planning methods and procedures to optimize production performance.
- Ensuring that products are shipped accordingly to the plan whilst maintaining compliance with export restrictions.
- Development and recording of relevant KPIs to improve performance.
- Other tasks required by the management team.
- Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
- Commercial awareness
- Proven experience in a similar organisation
- Understanding manufacturing methods
- Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning)
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
- Analytical skills
- Dealing with Complexity
- Writing Procedures
- Presenting
- Must be comfortable working in the defence and security sectors
- Full clean driving licence