Canada China Czech Republic Germany Mexico United Kingdom United States STUDENT RECRUITMENT Paint Production Planner Location: Multimatic Niche Vehicles Europe, Coventry, United Kingdom Posted: March 14th, 2022 Scope of Position: We are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join our growing Paint Operations team on some of the worlds most advanced and exciting automotive projects. The Paint Production Planner is responsible for the scheduling of internal production and tier 1 painted part supply, monitoring, adjusting, and reporting on planned versus actual to ensure on time delivery in full. Key Responsibilities: Create, monitor and analyse production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice for managers Schedule the production process and departmental activities relating to material, employee, and equipment availability Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines Review production specifications, identify and report plant capacity constraints Resolve production, manpower and material shortage problems quickly in an order of priority Work with the paint Operations manager to execute and implement process improvements Ensure that materials and equipment are pre-arranged for production Work with managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance Coordinate with production, purchasing, 1st tier paint suppliers and program teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters Order and stock adequate materials to avoid future shortages Oversee routine equipment maintenance and repairs to avoid outages and during production process Generate production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes Develop production schedules in accordance with program forecasts, plant, and employee capacity, and new business opportunities. Strong analytical, leadership, and planning skills Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Attention to details Excellent organizational and time management skills Good work ethics Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also take independent initiatives when the need arises. Attend training courses as required Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications & Experience: Experience in using digital tools including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word Personal Attributes: Highly motivated self-starter with an appetite for problem solving Excellent verbal and written communication skills Closing date for applications is April 26th 2022 If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.