Title: Production Planner / Production Scheduler The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Staffordshire a Production Planner to join there team on a temp to perm basis.
Hours of work: Mon - Thur 08:00am - 17:00pm. Fri 08:00am - 15:45pm.
Duties:
Analysis of historic sales data and sales forecasts to create continual production schedules.
Continual review and adaptation of production schedules in line with sales forecasts & current sales.
Forward focused, production planning, based on supplier product lead times, material availability, resource, and fluctuating sales.
Communication of production schedules/works orders to all relevant stakeholders to ensure all Company targets & goals are met.
Actively identify, expedite and problem solve potential shortages (both inbound and internal) to minimise production delays, stoppages and ultimately delivery delays.
Ensure the Bill of Materials are controlled and accurate.
Ensure departmental admin (reports, works orders, assembly packs, etc) are produced accurately and on time.
Ensure stock accuracy is maintained through vigilant audit management of internal processes within the production department.
Ensure departmental routines, housekeeping and exceptions are handled in a timely manner.
Help develop and improve the scheduling of parts and material to support improvements in logistics and cashflow.
Expedite all internal and third party material flow.
Monitor and report departmental KPIs, make recommendations for improvements and support the implementation of any improvements.
Become a super user of Infor and able to train others.
Work cross functionally with other departments to meet company objectives and deadlines.
Assist with the implementation of lean manufacturing objectives to minimise waste and optimise operational efficiency.
Advantageous skills:
Working knowledge of Infor or similar MRP/ERP systems.
Previous experience and training in a production planning role
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Experience in lean manufacturing and six sigma highly desirable
Experience of scheduling within a production environment
Please send a detailed CV and if successful you will be required to attend an interview.
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Canteen
- Induction Training
- Ongoing Assignment
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Relevant Qualifications or Certificates
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.