Metalis are working with a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry.
They are looking for a Production Planner to join their ever growing team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Produce and update production schedules to meet delivery schedules and minimise non-productive time.
- Produce manufacturing orders for production processes
- Inform production of daily priorities in order to achieve OTIF deliveries
- Liaise with sales teams to provide lead times and update on any delays to orders.
- Coordinating both internal and external raw material supply.
- Planning long and short term capacity and flagging up issues.
- Regular reporting on KPIs critical to running of Unit 2 and 3 production.
- To deputize in the absence of the Production Manager.
- To take a key role in stock takes twice a year and follow through on corrective actions.
- Updating/expediting Production Areas for large changes during daily production meetings
- Ad hoc tasks as required by line manager, reasonably related to skills, knowledge and experience.
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Accountable and holds others to account
- Can work under minimal supervision.
- Confident and able to make a decision in a timely manner
- Team working/Collaboration skills essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to see bigger picture
- Ability to make important planning and business decisions.
- Ability to plan ahead
- Ability to develop, report on and action a relevant set of production KPIs
Key functional competencies and relevant experience:
- Previous production planning Experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- M3 (Movex) / SAP or other MRP experience
- Experience of both make to order & make to stock planning.
- Experience of Microsoft Office (Excel - intermediate level)
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, and handle potential conflicts effectively
- Communication to all levels, maintaining a professional manner
