Job Overview: We are working on behalf of our client, an injection moulding manufacturer, looking for a Production Planner to join their team.
Remit:
1. As Production Planner, your key role will be to manage the factory planning using MRP as well as planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and utilisation.
Role:
1. Monitor the availability of raw materials for planned manufacturing, using stock availability reports.
2. Manage the raw materials and packaging inventory for on-time delivery, precise stock records, and budget/space compliance.
3. Match workforce, manpower, and production capacity with existing inventory.
4. Formulate cost-effective manufacturing plans aimed at achieving Delivery Cost Improvement.
5. Undertake inventory counting for raw materials as required.
6. Maintain records of orders received, completed work, and inventory.
7. Advise and facilitate communication between company departments to review, maintain, and improve processes.
8. Liaise with procurement to ensure stock availability of raw materials for manufacturing.
9. Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment.
Experience Requirements:
1. Experience working within the injection moulding manufacturing industry, with knowledge of plastic material sourcing & purchasing.
2. Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) systems.
3. Great attention to detail, self-motivated as well as excellent communication skills.
4. Be strongly analytical, display critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and have a high degree of competency in the use of Microsoft Office.
5. Applicants may have worked within any market discipline but must have prior experience working within hi-volume manufacturing.
6. Able to convey technical knowledge effectively.
Key Words: “Production Planner”, “Production Scheduler”, “Materials Planner”, “Materials Scheduler”, “Inventory Management”, “Production Manager”, “Production Supervisor”, “MRP”, “ERP”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics Manufacturing”, “Plastics”.
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
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