Lead Production Planner

Job Details

Working within a specialist EDM, machining and grinding operation in the West Midlands, our firmly established client is seeking an experienced Lead Production Planner to support their ongoing machining activities from their Wolverhampton based site. Their activity is centred around the aerospace and IGT sectors in the UK and internationally.

Supporting the operations team in the planning and smooth running of production processes, you will be required to detail the materials and machines to be used, the labour to be used, the time required to do the job, and the quality standards to be met. This utilises modern manufacturing equipment/processes as well as experienced and established staff.

You will be mainly office based, with regular touchpoints with the shopfloor. The shopfloor presence will enable you to monitor throughput and discuss problems, such as a shortage of staff or materials and machinery breakdowns. There is an established operational management team.

Candidates must be good communicators, flexible with an excellent work ethic and be prepared to work hard in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Detail the necessary production equipment, raw materials (building BOM’s) and labour needs for production
• Submit reports on throughput
• Identify priority orders and plan accordingly to meet customer requirements
• Work with Management to address any issues, setbacks or quality control concerns with the production process
• Support the Purchasing team to anticipate raw material demands
• Facilitate contract review meeting, discussing new production methods or ways to reduce production costs and increase company profits, as well as taking notes and assigning tasks
• Prepare, complete and file production paperwork in line with ISO 9001 quality procedures
• Other process administrative tasks relating to production planning and general operations
• 5 years minimum of planning experience, in a fast-paced environment.
• Other production and / or administrative related tasks may be introduced once settled.

Requirements

• 5+ years of planning experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Production
• Strong work ethic and flexibility

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