Manufacturing Production Planner
Location : Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR
Salary : Competitive, DOE + Benefits!
Benefits : Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday (plus statutory) per annum, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme Profit Related Pay, Auto enrol Pension Scheme
Contract : Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday
We are Autochair and we are recruiting!
We are the UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptions for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom!
We are proud of our fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team.
As our Manufacturing Production Planner you will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and actioning MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across product range.
- Inputting into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge.
- Facilitating and maximising efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.
- Working with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production
- Preparing sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders
- Managing daily orders through the production process
- Working closely with Sales to communicate any impact on fulfilment date where stock is not available
- Facilitating the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF
- Ensuring that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched
- Working with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned
- Owning documentation relating to Production Planning activities.
- Developing, documenting and maintaining a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions
- Providing input into process improvements across the E2E business
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
- A detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes
- Strong ownership and influencing skills - required to work across a wide stakeholder group
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics
- Proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and tenacious approach with strong organisational skills
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “ APPLY ” today!
No agencies please.