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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join the Edwards team based at Product Company Eastbourne.
Edwards has been engineering environments where innovation thrives for more than 100 years.
Our legacy is built on a willingness to push the boundaries of science – that’s why we’re a global leader in vacuum and abatement. Being part of the Atlas Copco Group means we have more than 55,000 employees around the world; this is your opportunity to work alongside passionate experts and with the latest technology to transform industries such as electronics, medical research, renewable energy, and more. Together, we have the power to improve millions of lives and shape countless careers.
We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose.
Mission/Purpose of the Job
The Production Planner manages all Final Production and Master planning for the Eastbourne site. The main objective of this role is to align the production plan with customer demand and drive this through to output. The Production Planner will be a SAP and Kinaxis Maestro champion, striving for accuracy and transparency across the planning cycle and production facility.
* Create executable production plans in line with growth plans.
* Act as the single point of contact for information to external and internal customers.
* Support the Planning Manager in creating accurate and achievable Master Plans aligned with business goals.
* Highlight variances (over and under) in demand and production and suggest mitigation.
* KPI reporting.
Main Responsibilities
* Be the single point of contact for customer centres, logistics, procurement, and production regarding accurate production and dispatch dates.
* Investigate variances between the plan and output, implementing continuous improvement measures.
* Communicate proactively with external customers about shortages and escalate when necessary.
* Align with key production stakeholders to validate the production plan against growth targets.
* Identify demand that exceeds capacity and advise on additional resources, overtime, or subcontracting.
* Integrate NPI schedules from Engineering into production plans, ensuring stage gates and CSD are met.
* Manage exceptions (e.g., machine failures), communicate impacts, and prioritize activities with recovery plans.
* Optimize factory planning processes with the Planning Manager and implement efficiencies.
* Maintain planning and master data within SAP and Kinaxis Maestro for accuracy.
* Manage and update the Eastbourne Master Planning Tool monthly.
* Review and report on KPIs such as OTD, schedule adherence, and output value.
* Support the Planning Manager in additional duties as required.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Required
* Experience in planning a manufacturing facility.
* ERP experience (preferably SAP or Kinaxis Maestro).
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Clear and effective communication.
* Ability to interpret and react to KPIs.
* Background in Master planning.
* Experience communicating with global markets.
* Vacuum science experience.
* Electronics and PCA manufacturing processes knowledge.
* Power BI knowledge.
* Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher, or relevant experience.
There are also attractive perks including holidays, bonuses, pension contributions, health plans, and more.
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
We value diverse perspectives and build an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.
Take the next step—apply for the role today.
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