Production Planner
This is a key role in the company, requiring someone with a background from a fast-paced multi-national environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, balancing workloads to maximise efficiency and productivity, and ensuring that all committed delivery dates are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and maintain the production schedule using our ERP system.
* Balance workloads to maximise efficiency, productivity, and output.
* Work closely with Customer Service to ensure all committed delivery dates are met.
* Prioritise and manage customer escalations to prevent delays or de-commitments.
* Liaise with Purchasing and Warehousing to ensure materials and shipments arrive on time.
* Communicate with Warehouse and Quality teams to prioritise critical incoming deliveries.
* Monitor Incoming Inspection performance to ensure all parts are inspected within 48 hours.
* React quickly to machine downtime and adjust the schedule as needed.
* Identify stalled orders in Work in Progress (WIP) and drive timely resolution with relevant teams.
* Oversee Outside Processing suppliers to ensure they meet delivery commitments.
* Ensure orders are released from Finished Goods locations on time.
Requirements:
* Experience in production planning, supply chain, or a similar operations role (manufacturing environment preferred).
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issues.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (Access ERP experience beneficial but not required).