Job Description
Production Planner - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PL
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £50K + Additional Benefits
Location: Aldermaston (RG7 4PR) with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. This role is primarily on-site due to the nature of the work.
There may be some limited opportunity to work flexibly depending on specific local area needs.
Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Planner to work in the central planning team within the Product Delivery Management Office. Are you a data-oriented professional with an eye for detail?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Integrating delivery schedules
* Analyzing data
* Assessing processes
* Enhancing planning operations
If you thrive in a technical environment and have a passion for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
Who are we looking for? We need you to have the following:
* Experience of Production Planning
* Experience of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
* Experience working in operational environments, production, and/or supply chain functions
* Able to make decisions based on data
* Experience of ERP / MRP2 systems
Additional preferred experience includes:
* SAP S4/HANA
* Primavera (P6)
* Inventory control processes
* Lean principles
* Integrated Operations Planning (Production, Maintenance, Capital Projects)
* A relevant manufacturing or planning-related professional qualification
Responsibilities include:
* Integrating business unit schedules
* Analyzing operational, product, and process data
* Managing core operational systems
* Supporting improvement project plans and estimates
* Developing a Rough-Cut Capacity Planning tool
* Developing and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Supporting users of ERP/MRP2 systems and processes
* Developing standard work procedures
* Communicating effectively with stakeholders, including internal customers and suppliers
* Continuously improving data, processes, and systems
* Resolving issues proactively
* Supporting the implementation of SAP ERP system
* Reporting progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management
* Collaborating with business units to share best practices and manage internal supply chains
* Attending Visual Management board meetings and ensuring actions are addressed
* Working calmly and constructively in a busy environment, managing your workload with initiative and enthusiasm, and meeting tight deadlines
Benefits include:
* 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off
* 270 hours of annual leave
* Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13%)
* Family-friendly policies including maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
* Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
* Discounts on everyday spending
* Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role. Candidates require 10 years of continuous residency in the UK and must hold UK citizenship.
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