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Our excellent, growing client in Tewkesbury is looking for a Production Planner to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. In this role, you will use the company’s ERP/MRP systems to ensure efficient shop floor loading and customer delivery.
Key Responsibilities
-Ensure the machines are loaded in an efficient manner, being mindful of customer delivery dates
-Maintain daily tracking of all live works orders
-Produce monthly/weekly forward loading for each machine including manual operations
-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 accurate and issued correctly 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
-Raise purchase requisitions for sub contact operations
-Complete administration within SAGE200/Preactor
-Perform any other duties requested by the management of the Company
Key Attributes
-Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast paced manufacturing environment
-Hands-on problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality control
-Excellent computer literacy (Excel,PowerPoint, Word)
Hours; Monday - Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday finish at 1pm!
Salary: up to £35k + benefits including:
-Early Friday Finish
-Monthly and Annual Bonuses
-Free Parking
-24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
-Access to an EAP
-2x death in service
-Supportive team
-Thorough training
