Production Planner - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Orion Technical

Orion Technical
Orion Technical
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Orion have an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing company at their Newcastle location in a key production planning position.

Manufacturing Planner

12 month Contract with possibility of becoming permanent


Job Purpose

The Production Control is a key function working to build and control the manufacturing schedule aligned with customer orders to be delivered, manufacturing needs and business strategy for the short term.

In this role, the production control will be responsible not only for Short-Term planning building QTR detailed scheduling using current system/tool available but also to facilitate and connect the other departments that will contribute to the execution of the QTR mfg plan.


Essential Responsibilities:


  • Develop manufacturing / production schedule to meet customer demands, drive material requirements, and proactively set levels of output
  • Assure that the shop operation capacities are loaded by the best activities per customer and financial (Business + Shop) requirements.
  • Lead daily production control meeting to track and identify adherence to the plan.
  • Identify and react to schedules that do not meet Customer requirements (e.g. short cycled, unplanned, etc.)
Create weekly metric charts and focus on metrics to meet delivery performance targets

  • Coordinate with Material Planner and shortterm planner to ensure appropriate raw material is in stock; minimize QC hold, blend off, and return material
  • Drive Six Sigma and Lean improvements in production scheduling

Qualification/Requirements:

Demonstrable experience working in a planning/project management manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across all disciplines using both verbal and written English.
Experience in MRP & scheduling planning with general knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.


Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£40,000.00-£47,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

Production Scheduling: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 07/11/2023
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