JOB ROLE: PRODUCTION PLANNER
SALARY: Paying up to 40,000 base plus benefits.
LOCATION: Aberdeen
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading provider of enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that demand advanced solutions and high reliability. Operating across industries such as Marine, Subsea, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Oceanographic research, they pride themselves on innovation and impact-driven results.
They are seeking an experienced Planner to join their dynamic team.
Job Purpose:
To ensure efficient production of finished goods in line with current and forecast demand, internal capacity, and availability of materials to meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning of production in line with current demand.
2. Maintain the production plan and monitor raw material arrival and workshop capacity to ensure delivery dates are accurate and achieved once set.
3. Provide lead times to the sales team during the quotation process.
4. Communicate promised delivery times to the Order Handler by reviewing IFS, stock holding, and workshop capacity.
5. Monitor material demand between production and service, ensuring that materials are allocated appropriately.
6. Create shop orders in line with the production plan and IFS demand.
7. Communicate any delivery date changes or issues with the Production Manager and Order Handler.
8. Communicate any material shortages or issues to the Purchasing department.
9. Assist the Operations Team in LEAN and continuous improvement projects as required.
10. Participate in the development and continuous improvement of operational processes and organisation.
11. Any other reasonable duties at the request of line and senior management.
12. Work safely.
13. Minimise waste and environmental impact where possible.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Minimum 3 years experience as a Planner.
2. Well organised.
3. Detail-oriented.
4. Be numerate and have planning and analytical skills.
5. Have appropriate IT skills.
6. Behavioural Competencies:
7. Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels.
8. Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
9. Can Do attitude.
10. Be able to work under pressure.
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