REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company.
Job Summary
The Material Planner (Test House) is responsible for the coordination of test sample/result progress in line with material delivery schedules. This includes test order/specification entry onto the laboratory integrated management system through to certification and daily liaison with both internal and external customers on progress.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prioritize test programming and create programmes for testing.
2. Expedite tests through the laboratory.
3. Liaise with production or external customers on progress of tests and changing demand.
4. Monitor schedule adherence against plan and escalate any anomalies including excessive delays.
5. Attend daily product meetings.
6. Control of laboratory production plans.
7. Add new and update specifications on the Laboratory Integrated Management System.
8. Management of sub-contracted operations including review and approval of sub-contract reports.
9. Collation of test results and entry into the Laboratory Integrated Management System.
10. Generation of test reports and export to customer.
11. Use of Excel to create production deposition/bar charts.
12. Accountability for housekeeping standards and other established working standards.
13. Involvement with key continuous improvement activities and project work.
Experience and Qualifications
1. Experience in planning.
2. Previous experience in a test laboratory would be advantageous.
3. Operational understanding of mechanical, metallurgical, and/or chemical testing.
4. Demonstrable knowledge of computer input of data.
5. Proficient use of all Microsoft packages.
6. Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
Qualities & Attributes
1. Ability to work within a team and share knowledge.
#J-18808-Ljbffr