We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join an established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury.
The Production Planner will use the company’s ERP/MRP systems (SAGE 200/Preactor) to ensure efficient shop floor loading and OTIF customer delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure machines are loaded efficiently, maintaining customer delivery dates.
2. Maintain daily tracking of all live work orders.
3. Produce monthly/weekly forward loading schedules for each machine, including manual operations.
4. Ensure parts are moved promptly to the next process.
5. Allocate subcontract order requirements for purchasing in a timely manner.
6. Keep Bill of Materials (BOM) up to date with accurate set and cycle times.
7. Ensure raw materials and finished goods stocks are accurate and properly issued to work orders.
8. Implement continuous improvement strategies where opportunities exist.
9. Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 13485).
10. Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to enhance efficiency.
11. Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.
12. Recommend process improvements to management to enhance product quality.
13. Prioritize workflow to meet monthly order completions and sales targets.
14. Raise purchase requisitions for subcontract operations.
15. Complete administration within SAGE200/Preactor.
16. Liaise with other departments and handle requests for information and data.
Experience Required:
* Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Essential).
* Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization (Desirable).
* Hands-on problem-solving skills focused on efficiency and quality control.
* Excellent computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). SAGE200 experience is desirable but training will be provided.
Company Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Monthly performance bonus.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Up to 6% pension contribution.
* 2x salary life assurance.
* Full sick pay for nine weeks after one year of service.
* Company EAP via ‘Wisdom, Health Assured’.
* Career development and mentoring.
* Canteen with free tea and coffee.
* Family-run, growing international group.
* Annual Christmas party and gift package.
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