About CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd:
With engineering expertise which has been refined over 130 years, CW Fletcher continues to innovate and be market leaders in complex engineering. Working hard to expand and develop, and using cutting edge technologies, we strive to offer the best solutions to every engineering challenge we encounter and exceed your expectations with our manufacturing solutions.
Why work for us?
From our background as a family run company we strongly believe that our people matter, and we pride ourselves on the wide ranging benefits, policies and initiatives which are offered to all of our employees. From apprenticeship schemes, to graduate schemes or just self-improvement, we are here to help you progress.
We are always looking for people to help us improve, and so if you are self-motivated, driven, honest, innovative and have a good moral compass, come and talk to us. An amazing opportunity has become available at CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd.
How will you make an impact?
The Production Planner will be responsible for providing support throughout all aspects of the planning function to ensure efficient and smooth running of the production process. Additionally, they will provide a high level of administration to successfully achieve company objectives and be willing to deputise the Planning Lead when required.
Benefits:
* 35 days annual holiday entitlement
* Westfield Healthcare
* Onsite Parking
* Pension Scheme
* Death in Service
* Company Sick Pay
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Supporting in the maintenance and review of the Master Production Schedules to meet customers' orders, provide short and long-term forecasts to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilisation.
* Analyse production data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of production plans and make data driven decisions.
* Support & actively contribute to the Sales, Operations and Planning (S&OP) process ensuring a collaborative approach.
* Act as a liaison between various departments in the business including Production, Supply Chain and Commercial to coordinate and communicate changes in production schedules and priorities.
* Work order maintenance – Release new weekly works orders, action changes, complete returns, quantity changes, input serial numbers and production permit details.
* Participate in departmental continuous improvement projects, identify opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives within the planning function.
* Ensure that production plans adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, working closely with the Operations and Quality Assurance teams.
* Ability to communicate throughout all levels of the business including stakeholders when required.
* Monitoring of Planning/Production KPI's.
* Carrying out ERP system updates, ensuring data is accurate for capacity planning including weekly work in progress updates.
* Support/conduct general planning activities including capacity planning and rescheduling when required.
* Ensure maintenance of operator details in the Company's ERP system.
* Respond swiftly to demand signal movements and material input changes.
* Ensure constant alignment between the Line of Balances (LOBs) and ERP system.
* Analyse production & commercial data to create/support departmental decisions.
Experience, Knowledge and Education:
* Proven experience in Production Planning/Scheduling manufacturing environment. (Essential)
* Previous experience working with KPI's and KPI reporting. (Essential)
* Experience using ERP systems (EFACs and/or Epicor is preferable) (Essential)
* Previous experience working within an aerospace environment and planning department. (Desirable)
Skills and Abilities:
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using planning and scheduling software/tools and ERP software.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively throughout all levels of the business.
* An organised, logical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
* Great attention to detail.
* The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to a defined deadline.
Personal Attributes:
* An empowered and self-motivated individual.
* Flexible, cooperative and have an enthusiastic attitude to work.
* Be conscientious and reliable.
* A balanced and proactive outlook.
* Respectful towards others to create trust and improve effectiveness.
Equality and Diversity
CW Fletcher recognise the need for a diverse workforce and we are committed to equal opportunities in employment.
CW Fletcher employees and candidates who apply to work with us will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a mandatory requirement for all businesses that handle and process data within the European Union and is enforced in the UK by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). GDPR aims at all employees particular those who have access to any personal data are fully aware of and abide by their duties and responsibilities under the Regulation. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person