Part Time Production Planner

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology firm in the UK is seeking a Part time Production Planner to provide planning services within an Operations Delivery Unit. This role requires managing the order book, creating production schedules, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess strong production planning skills and experience with ERP systems. Flexible working hours can be discussed, making this an attractive role for those needing part time flexibility.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme with contributions

Life assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience of working in operational environment, production, and/or supply chain functions.
• Familiarity with Inventory control processes.
• Understanding of Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delivery Unit order book.
• Generate estimates for received demands.
• Develop and maintain Rough-Cut Capacity Plans.
• Integrate production and capital project investment work streams.
• Create production schedules for execution.

Skills

Production Planning

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint/Project)

Objective decision making based upon data

ERP/MRP2 systems

Education

Relevant manufacturing or planning-related professional qualification

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Primavera (P6)

Job description

AWE is currently recruiting for a Part time Production Planner to provide planning services within an Operations Delivery Unit.

Please note this role is for part time hours only, let us know the hours you wish to work in your application.

Location - Reading/Basingstoke area

Package - Dependent upon suitability & level of experience.

Closing date for this role is 13th March 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with a generous amount of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.

The Role: A well-rounded Production Planner, having responsibilities including:

• Management of Delivery Unit order book.
• Generation of estimates for received demands.
• Development and maintenance of Rough‑Cut Capacity Plans.
• Development and maintenance of Operationals Plans.
• Integration of production, maintenance, and capital project investment work streams.
• Creation and management of Works Orders within MRP2/ERP system.
• Creation of production schedules for execution.
• Development and maintenance of metrics to measure performance.
• Development of standard work to support business as usual tasks.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, both internal customers and suppliers.
• Continually improve data, processes, and systems, within Operations Planning.
• Proactively resolve arising issues and manage schedule risk.
• Demonstration and application of Theory of Constraints methodology.
• Calculation and maintenance of planned inventory levels and buffer stock.
• Demonstration and utilisation of 'Just in Time' principles.
• Utilising Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Monitoring and continually improving system data accuracy.
• Maturing the culture, processes, and data, required in order to successfully implement a new ERP system (SAP).
• Reporting on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Designing and implementing Kanban stock management in applicable areas.
• Working collaboratively with other delivery units in order to share best practice and to manage internal supply chains.
• Attending Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed.
• Communicating effectively verbally and non‑verbally.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have experience of the following:

• Production Planning.
• MS Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint / Project).
• Experience of working in operational environment, production, and or supply chain functions.
• Objective decision making based upon data.
• ERP / MRP2 systems.

In addition, it would be beneficial to have experience of the following:

• SAP S4/HANA
• Primavera (P6)
• Inventory control processes.
• Lean principles.
• Integrated Operations Planning, encompassing Production, Maintenance, and Capital Investment Projects.
• A relevant manufacturing or planning‑related professional qualification.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role. Candidates require 10 years continuous residency in the UK and must hold UK citizenship.