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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Production Planner to join an extremely busy Manufacturing Engineering client based North of York.
This position has been created due to an increased work load and the client is looking to grow its current team.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a lead capacity within a Production Planning role within an engineering / manufacturing environment ideally with experience in machining/ fabrication/ assembly. The successful candidate will be required to manage all aspects of planning resulting in continuous output.
Interested candidates must have a demonstrable background in leading/managing team and developing planning processes.
Hours - Monday - Thurs (Apply online only) / Fri 0830 – 1600
All OT Paid at Premium rates Monday – Sunday
Role Description
* Day-to-day responsibility for the Planning team and their development
* Work with management team to support strategic and operations planning
* Creates and maintains a clear lines of communication with Team Leaders, Production Managers, Project Manager, Sales and Buying teams daily
* Direct ALL Master Scheduling activity, incorporating Forecasts into Master Production Schedules
* Generate and update daily, weekly and monthly production status reports
* Performs any necessary support functions as required by procurement process
* Manage all related MRP maintenance, including resolving problems with Engineering and Receiving and Inspection as necessary
* Proper and timely implementation of change orders
* Maintain optimal inventory levels through the active use of MRP and the maintenance of all required parameters including assembly lead times, days’ supply, EOQ, for all assemblies
* Active support of R&D and new product activities
* Analyse data to update staff schedules (Capacity) to reach the agreed quota in the manufacturing process
* Monitor inventory levels and actively trial kit, whilst reviewing Minimum stock order levels and order increments
* Regularly provide production status updates to senior team whilst implementing and maintaining planning visual management tools
* Facilitate the timely delivery of products to customers, maintain OTIF expectation
* Closely monitor the production process to ensure that production orders are completed on time and within budget.
* MRP maintenance of timings and routings
* Support the continuous improvement drive throughout the business
* The creation and maintenance of KPI’s
Skills & Attributes
* Demonstrable experience within a planning/ production controller role within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrable experience in a lead/ managerial role ( 5 years)
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure.
* Good understanding of an MRP system. - ideally MS Dynamics Navision
* Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook literate.
* Excellent communication skills.
This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency
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