Overview
and Responsibilities
Introduction
We require a Production Planner/ Scheduler to join our Planning team at our site in Abercynon, South Wales.
The primary job purpose of the planner is to provide support to the planning department with the implementation of improvement opportunities identified through value stream mapping.
When required assisting the master scheduler to create first draft capacity plans that meet customer expectations whilst ensuring the business key performance indicators are maintained in-line with budgets.
Requirements of the Role
1. Participation in the development of the ERP system allowing for cross function improvement, streamlining of the planning and support function processes.
2. Review the sales order book and master production scheduling outputs to ensure alignment with customer requirements, capacity plan and SIOP.
3. Responding to changes in customer, supplier, and business requirements and effectively communicating the revised plan.
4. Creation and management of manufacturing works orders.
5. Responsible for wworks order reporting. scrap and variances etc.
6. Produce and circulate production capacity plans supporting company SIOP.
7. Provide weekly/ monthly reports on achievement of plans, KPI's and efficiencies to support the weekly management review.
8. Responding to changes in customer, supplier and business requirements and effectively communicating to revised plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Competancy
9. Display at all times the highest level of professional integrity and honesty.
10. Ability to communicate competently and effectively at all levels supported by strong listening skills.
11. A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team.
12. Structured and systematic approach
13. Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed.
Requirements of the Person - CORE
14. Experience using ERP systems in a lean manufacturing environment.
15. Proven track record of effective management of ERP systems.
16. Proficient in the generation and use of excel spreadsheets.
17. An understanding of financial forecasting and SIOP processes.
18. Ability to work effectively within a fast paced and dynamic environment
19. Ability to analyse complex scenarios and evaluate possible options in a timely manner.
20. Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the planning performance.
Requirements of the Person - DESIRABLE
21. Previous experience of planning in a low volume, high variety, vertically integrated manufacturing environment.
22. Working knowledge of Glovia ERP system.
23. Experience working with alternative ERP system SAP.
24. Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the planning performance.
25. Degree/ HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
What We Offer
From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress within the TT Electronics Abercynon or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.
26. Enhanced pension contributions
27. Healthcare cashback plan
28. Employee assistance programme
29. Site incentive plan
30. Financial wellbeing benefit
31. Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
32. Cycle to Work Scheme
33. Discounted RAC membership
34. Discounted Gym membership at local leisure centres
35. Specsavers vouchers
36. 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
37. A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Our Recruitment Process
Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.
Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.
Due to the specific projects TT Electronics Abercynon Supports we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance and hold UK or US citizenship.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.
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