Production Planning Lead

• Responsible for ensuring production plan in place that satisfies customer demand on time and in full (OTIF), and meets other business needs, i.e. health and safety, OEE etc.
• Utilise IFS, Mattec and Microsoft Office to communicate the plan effectively to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Client Details

• My client are a well known manufacturing company who are passionate about long term develoment of employees
• HQ is based in Derbyshire

Description

• Responsibility for the availability of manufactured components and finished goods in order to achieve an OTIF service level to our customers consistently above 95%.
• Ensure areas have a production plan issued in a timely manner, that satisfies customer needs, whilst also maintaining targeted production outputs and OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
• Work cross functionally with the team on projects that will enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy of IFS data, and continuously improve said data, including BOM, routing, safety stock, pallet quantities, standard order quantities etc.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in the key areas of planning, procurement, stock holding and delivery performance. Define and track progress via a range of KPIs, including stock holding, OTIF, etc.
• Lead and manage the Production Planner(s).
• Foster an open approach and communication style towards colleagues. Role model behaviour. Pursue regular communication routes with peer group/colleagues.
• Develop opportunities for cost savings, via production and purchasing CI (continuous improvement) initiatives.
• To take a proactive role in daily production and KPI meeting.
• Fully utilise and take ownership of the IFS ERP system for planning via MRP.
• Working closely with the Internal Sales team to ensure that any planning issues related to customer service are understood and actions taken to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Creation of new products on IFS including BOMs, routings, sales and inventory parts.

Profile

• Knowledge and experience of purchasing and planning processes and techniques.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Passion for customer service, cost and stock reductions and a track record of continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £38k
• On Site role
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Pension
• Wellbeing initiatives/incentives
• Staff discount