Production Planner - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Daifuku Logan Ltd

Description

To provide daily planning of all production resources and capacity to meet customer demand.


KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Generation of daytoday production schedules/plans
• Capacity Planning effective to production deadlines
• Liaison with internal stakeholders
• Sales, Engineering, Projects, Procurement etc.
• Analyse/monitor inventory levels
• Seek to improve processes around MRP/ERP planning.
• Assisting departmental managers with capacity report
• Continuous improvement

Key Activities
Analyse sales forecast changes and liaises with Operations/Production Manager to identify issues for production floor.

Lead daily planning and manage activity exceptions.

Support Manufacturing with make or buy decisions.

Maintain work centre schedules to ensure proper job scheduling and capacity limitations are understood and communicated when necessary.

Analyse sales performance and establish Engineering, Production and QC priorities.

Develop planning processes to streamline manual development MRP planning systems.

Provide guidance and training to other detail Planners were necessary specifically on new techniques or process changes.

Handle production control issues or concerns within the department.

Attend production meetings


Knowledge, Skills and qualifications/Personal attributes

E= Essential; D=Desirable
Experience of very fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment. _
D; I_

Production engineering qualification. _
D; A_

Strong work ethic.
E; I
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. _
E; A; I; AST_

Working knowledge of ERP systems. _
E; A; I_

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent software. _
E; A; I; AST_

Previous production planning or production scheduling experience. _
E; A; I_

Organised, detail-focused and analytical.
E; I
Excellent teamwork. _
E; I_


Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

Production Scheduling: 1 year (required)
Production Management: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person