Company Benefits:
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Birthday Holiday
* Long Service Awards
* Volunteering Day
* Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
* Employee Welfare Support Line
* Free Tea/Coffee
* Monthly Food days
* Benefits Platform
* Private Medical Insurance
Scope:
As Regional Planner you will be responsible for:
The creation, modification, and management of short term (1week) and medium term (12 weeks) production schedules for all Engineered Foam Products production facilities with a strong focus on plant efficiencies. Whilst monitoring the production process to ensure that production orders are being completed on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling
* Maintain up-to-date work schedules and efficiency systems.
* Create and manage short-term production plans for plants.
* Develop and update the 12-week medium-term production plan for visibility and resource planning.
* Plan tool sample runs for NPI and coordinate with relevant teams.
* Communicate major plan changes to plants in advance to prevent issues.
Material & Stock Control
* Manage material ordering based on stock requirements.
* Review stock levels regularly, aiming for zero stock older than 3 months.
* Monitor the provisions report to support stock reduction.
Communication & Coordination
* Work closely with Production and Plant Managers on all aspects of planning, including run hours.
* Keep SVP and Sales aligned with production demand; adjust with Plant Managers if needed.
* Inform department heads of planning changes early to allow capacity checks.
* Attend daily production meetings as required.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
* Track and report real-time issues to the right people.
* Minimize tool fitting to reduce downtime
Knowledge & Experience :
* Proven experience in a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment
* Ability to develop, lead and motivate employees
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
* Demonstratable experience of making sound judgementunder pressure
* Team Player
* Systematic and with high attention to detail
* Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
* Knowledge of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding would be beneficial
* Six Sigma
* IT Qualification
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week, office hours
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