Planner – Thompson Aero Seating
Join to apply for the Planner role at Thompson Aero Seating. The post holder will be responsible for full ownership of operational planning for either production or manufacturing. This role will oversee the full production lifecycle from high level strategic planning through to value stream planning and scheduling. Key contributor to the PRR process ensuring demand is ready for production, overseeing progress to plan and meeting customer delivery. Applying continuous improvement methods in planning activities.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the operational plan for production and/or the MRP plan for manufacturing.
* Accurate planning and scheduling to ensure customer demand is achieved.
* Develop and maintain PRR process to ensure contracts are ready for production.
* Liaison with other internal Value Streams to ensure coordinated operational plan adherence for on time load and off load.
* Compile, track, evolve & report performance via KPI deck as defined by Functional & Operational Manager.
* Mitigate material shortage risk with appropriate departments.
* Generate work orders within agreed time frame to support production system.
* Control production costs whilst maintaining quality standards.
* Ensure health and safety requirements are always met.
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus linked to company performance
* 33 days annual leave (increases after 5 years’ service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at 4x gross salary
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity / sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements – Essential
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Production Control/Planning, preferably within a Manufacturing environment.
* MRP experience and good level of MS Excel knowledge.
* Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths & English).
* Previous experience in improving efficiencies.
* Strong statistical knowledge.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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