Production Planner - Havant, United Kingdom - Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä

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Havant, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Production Planner:

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.

With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers.

The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a

Production Planner
To join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is Havant, UK.

As Production Planner, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

Creation and management of Works Orders within MRP/ERP system.
Plan and coordinate production schedule considering customer requirements and production constraints.
Analyse back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production.
Production Planner will liaise with suppliers, supply chains to remain fully updated on any events resulting in supply discrepancy or interruption.
Work collaboratively with Customer service to support customer requirements
Order acknowledgment.
Creation of production schedules for publication
Maintain Planning parameters to maximise performance.
Continually improve data processes, and systems, within Operations Planning.
Proactively resolve arising issues and manage schedule risk.
Calculation and maintenance of planned inventory levels and buffer stock.

Development Responsibilities:

Demonstration and utilisation of 'Just in Time' principles
Utilising Lean Manufacturing methodology.
Monitoring and continually improving system data accuracy.
Reporting on progress, risks, and opportunities to planning team leader
Working collaboratively with other departments in order to share best practice and to manage internal supply chains.
Attend and represent the planning team in the daily production meeting ensuring all actions are being addressed.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

Experience in a planning role within manufacturing environment/ industry
MS Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint / Project).
Experience of working in operational environment, production, and or supply chain functions.
Experience with MRP/ERP system (SAP preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication at all business levels

Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more.

We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them.

We want everyone to voice their opinions freely.

That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies.

We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.