Our excellent, growing client in Tewkesbury is looking for a Production Planner to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.  In this role, you will use the company’s ERP/MRP systems to ensure efficient shop floor loading and customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

-Ensure the machines are loaded in an efficient manner, being mindful of customer delivery dates

-Maintain daily tracking of all live works orders

-Produce monthly/weekly forward loading for each machine including manual operations

-Ensure parts are physically moved to the next processes in an expedient manner

-Ensure all subcontract order requirements are allocated for purchasing in a timely manner

-Ensure all raw material is issued in a timely manner

-Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) are up to date with set and cycle times accurately recorded

-Ensure all raw material and finished goods stocks are accurate and issued correctly to works orders

-Implement continuous improvement strategies where opportunities exist

-Ensuring compliance with quality standards (ISO 13485)

-Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks to improve efficiency

-Monitor and report on KPIs and production performance

-Raise purchase requisitions for sub contact operations

-Complete administration within SAGE200/Preactor

-Perform any other duties requested by the management of the Company

Key Attributes

-Proven experience as a Production Planner in a fast paced manufacturing environment

-Hands-on problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality control

-Excellent computer literacy (Excel,PowerPoint, Word)

Hours; Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday finish at 1pm!

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + benefits including:

-Early Friday Finish

-Monthly and Annual Bonuses

-Free Parking

-24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

-Access to an EAP

-2x death in service

-Supportive team

-Thorough training