Autochair Ltd are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Production Planner!
Manufacturing Production Planner
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JR
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits!
Benefits: Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday (plus statutory) per annum, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Profit Related Pay, Auto enrol Pension Scheme
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday
We are Autochair and we are recruiting!
We are the UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptations for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom!
We are proud of our fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team.
As our Manufacturing Production Planner you will be responsible for:
* Reviewing and actioning MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across product range.
* Inputting into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge.
* Facilitating and maximising efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.
* Working with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production.
* Preparing sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders.
* Managing daily orders through the production process.
* Working closely with Sales to communicate any impact on fulfilment date where stock is not available.
* Facilitating the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF.
* Ensuring that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are dispatched.
* Working with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned.
* Owning documentation relating to Production Planning activities.
* Developing, documenting and maintaining a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions.
* Providing input into process improvements across the E2E business.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* A detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
* Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics.
* Proficiency in Excel.
* Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Detail-oriented and tenacious approach with strong organisational skills.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ‘APPLY‘ today!
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