Production Planner

Candour Talent Recruitment is delighted to represent a leading engineering company based in Caerphilly; our client is searching for an experienced Production Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised company who is an industry leader within the UK and European markets.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To Facilitate products are to be manufactured in a cost-effective way, in a timely manner that meets the specific customer quality specifications. Also, to contribute to the improvement of the production and distribution processes whilst ensuring the distribution of products runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly production plan /production schedule to ensure best online efficiency. Ensuring BOM integrity and reporting when not compliant, raising CRF where necessary.
• Plan and prioritise operational requirements to meet the customers OTIF & OTD. Tracking deliverables daily and reporting on plan adherence in the Daily Production Meeting.
• Must collaborate closely with the customer service, external sales team, suppliers, warehouse, and production teams.
• Attend the daily planning meeting to monitor production adherence to plan and escalate any issues.
• Informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules in a timely manner.
• Plan material requirements via SAP B1, MRP, and schedule, accordingly, consult with suppliers to ensure material delivery and availability to meet the production plan.
• Expediting and monitoring deliveries where necessary from the supply base, ensuring on OTIF deliveries are met.
• Monitor NPI projects and the progress of these projects to ensure the plan will meet the customer's schedule.
• Problem solves, to resolving issues that will affect production to minimize delays in production.
• Monitor scrap & material losses within the production process evaluate impact on raw material availability.
• Raising and reconciliation of production orders to be closed and completed in the SAP system, maintaining the system.
• Attending and contributing to the Daily Production Meeting where necessary.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience of production planning within the manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience of MPS/MRP/ERP, Microsoft packages and power Bi.
• Confident in the use of data spread sheets, MS excel, lookups, MS project and Power Bi
• Forecasting and Bill of materials management
• 3-5 years' experience as a production planner or in a production environment
• Ideally from General Metal Fabrication, Automotive or Aviation Industry
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Sap-B1) and from an engineering background

How to Apply

If this role is of interest please hit apply now, or contact one of our recruitment consultants on 01495 364236

Hours of work:

8am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 8am to 1pm

About Candour Talent Recruitment

At Candour Talent Recruitment, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations. Our experienced team is dedicated to understanding your aspirations and matching you with roles that help you thrive professionally. We are committed to delivering a tailored, confidential, and professional service.

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