Hours: 8.15am - 4.30pm
We have a new opportunity to join our planning team.
About Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA)
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Over the last few years, we have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover. We are looking to continue this growth and add to our established team.
Main Purpose of the Role
Working as part of our Planning team, closely with our Production and commercial teams to ensure the best efficiency in planning and manufacturing processes. Looking for opportunities to improve our performance and working as part of a multi-skilled team.
A typical day may include:
* Working with other departments including Quality, Production, Technical, and Commercial to ensure effective planning and production to meet and exceed targets, also looking for ways to improve processes and communication.
* Implement and maintain the computerised planning system to maintain departmental production schedules, forecast sales, and provide customer updates.
* Liaise daily with production departments to ensure the plan is maintained or issues are reported and acted on appropriately.
* Manage and expedite orders from order receipt to dispatch, including communication with NPI teams and processes prior to production.
* Work with the wider production control team to ensure all ancillary functions are kept at an appropriate standard - including stock control, management of sub-contractors, liaising with customers, and continuous improvement projects covering a wide range of activities.
Along with customer communication around quality documentation and requirements, you should have:
* Experience of working in a planning department within a high volume manufacturing environment, ideally within metals manufacturing, including Aerospace, Automotive, and Power generation sectors.
* Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and windows-based data systems.
* A good understanding of production processes along with the commercial aspects.
* Excellent attention to detail.
Why work for us?
At IFA, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing companies, we want to ensure that we attract, motivate, and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.
We offer you:
* Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
* Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
* Westfield cash plan – IFA provides a level 1 health cash plan with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street, and grocery retailers.
* Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
* Free work wear and PPE.
* Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
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