Planner
Planner
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£35000 - £40000/annum
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Job Description
Job Title: Planner
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits
Our manufacturing Huntingdon based client are looking for a permanent Planner to help with accurate planning to ensure maximization of timings. Working to a high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly & in a timely manner, whilst prioritising according to department deadlines.
Main Responsibilities for the Planner:
* OTIF led by the capacity plan
* Optimising product/machine routing to minimise make-readies between sizes/styles.
* Use ERP (SPOCS) to identify constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower.
* Adjustment of machine availability pending shift changes (eg. Seasonal / demand)
* Develop process to foresee challenges to scheduling with Operations Manager by tracking output.
* Provide KPI data and output reports to Operations Manager such as ACTUAL vs estimated output.
* Liaise/coordinate with sales & supply chain, ensuring materials/plan satisfy delivery date.
* Identify and alert Operations Manager of inaccuracies in ERP (SPOCS) input/output error.
Experience required for the Planner:
* SPOCS ERP expertise preferrable but not essential. (SPOCS by KM software systems)
* A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
* Able to get on with others and be a team player
* Ability to work in a changing environment
* Keeps clam under pressure
* Structured problem solver with an open mind
* Willing to seek help
* Confident presenting schedule Infront of 6 members of senior management
Hours of work for the Planner:
* Monday to Friday 37.5 hours 7.30am to 3.30pm
Benefits for the Planner:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Brand new site, up to date working environment
* Pension
* Life Insurance
* Free electric car charging
* Medical cover and wellbeing support
* Referral scheme
* Etc etc
For more details please contact Lisa Parsons