Production Planner

Key responsibilities

* Ensure the machines are loaded in the most efficient manner, being mindful of the importance of maintaining customer delivery dates.

* Maintain daily tracking of all live works orders.

* Produce monthly/weekly forward loading for each machine including manual operations (e.g. deburr, inspection, packing/despatch etc)

* Ensure parts are physically moved to the next processes in an expedient manner.

* Ensure all subcontract order requirements are allocated for purchasing in a timely manner.

* Ensure all raw material is issued in a timely manner.

* Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) are up to date with set and cycle times accurately recorded.

* Ensure all raw material and finished goods stocks are accurately and correctly issued to works orders.

* Implement continuous improvement strategies where opportunities exist.

* Ensuring compliance with quality standards

* Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.

* Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance.

* Prioritise workflow to ensure orders are completed monthly, meeting budgeted sales targets.

* Raise purchase requisitions for sub contact operations.

* Complete administration within D365

* Liaise with other departments as required and handle requests for information and data.

* Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.