Lippert’s European Marine Group are manufacturers of high-end products servicing the marine sector with an ever-increasing product range. Customer expectations are excellence in product design, cost and delivery performance.
We are seeking a production planner who will be responsible for developing a production schedule for one or multiple products, detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by to meet predicted completion dates.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Liaise effectively with Production Managers and Group Purchasing Manager (based at sister company in Havant) ensuring smooth and effective running of planning within Trend.
* To work with the planning team to review requirements for daily, weekly and monthly production output.
* Review of the customer order book and looking at impact on planning and operational requirements.
* To maintain and review capacity data to ensure correct levels of manpower.
* To ensure the planning system is controlled to ensure On time in full delivery of all orders. This includes the review of current planning practices.
* To be aware of operational constraints required to meet our Order book. Communicating issues and opportunities.
* To manage the NPI process to ensure the requirements of planning are maintained.
* To monitor WIP variance reporting and make the necessary adjustments to manage costs.
* To take part in stock take activities
* To ensure the integrity of system data is maintained.
* To ensure continuity of supply by reviewing material requirements and capacity requirements that meet or exceeds company requirements.
* To plan efficiently and wisely, achieving the best value for the company.
* To manage inventory so as to give the best possible service.
* To maintain sound co-operative relationships with other departments to ensure the effective operation of the company overall.
* Preparation of reports to agreed timescales.
* Any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager.
Working with the leadership team to ensure all Planning objectives are met, including:
* To assist in the effective introduction of new products
* To safeguard the company’s cost structure
* To maintain the correct quality – inventory – value balance
* To meet required delivery dates to ensure customer deliveries are met.
Essential Qualities
* Be proactive in approach to managing tasks.
* Ability to manage and work to deadlines.
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
* Technical manufacturing background
* Detailed knowledge of production planning and scheduling, inventory control, materials requirements planning.
* MRP system experience is essential and working knowledge of D365 would be advantageous
* The ability to resolve problems in an efficient manner
* The capacity to communicate and present data clearly and effectively
* Strong IT skills
Location :
Based at Trend Marine Products LTD in Norfolk.
Benefits
* 37.5 hour working week
* Workplace Pension
* 25 Days Paid Holidays + Bank Holidays
* Lippert Marine Rewards Platform
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Production Planner
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