Morson are working with a Aerospace and Defence Manufacturer based in Wolverhampton and they are looking for a Production Planner to join the team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop, maintain, and execute effective production plans to minimize line disruption and optimize resource utilization.
2. Proactively engage with the supply chain team and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of components and materials.
3. Establish clear priorities for material allocation, component production, rework, OE, and machining shop activities.
4. Attend weekly Supply Chain meetings as well as regular Operations and Customer Service meetings to provide updates and address concerns.
5. Review the OB daily, checking material availability for new repair orders, and updating old orders with any relevant information.
6. Constantly check with internal suppliers to ensure all commitments are still on plan.
7. Escalate and chase components to achieve OTD targets.
8. Ensure parts are delivered on time to the repair shop floor.
9. Communicate regularly with operations, customer service representatives, and other key stakeholders regarding updates, delays, or improvements to production schedules.
10. Identify potential risks to the production schedule and implement proactive solutions to mitigate disruptions.
11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges ...