Planner & Customer Account Manager

Quest Technical Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious precision subcontract machining company in the UK seeks an experienced Planner & Customer Account Manager to oversee production planning and manage customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in precision engineering and strong organisational skills to ensure high-quality service and adherence to Aerospace standards. This role is crucial for translating customer needs into effective production schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent working experience as a Planner & Customer Account Manager.
• Experience in precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production planning and scheduling.
• Manage customer account relationships and ensure requirements are met.
• Translate customer requirements into effective production schedules.

Skills

Planning and scheduling experience

Precision engineering expertise

Strong customer engagement skills

Organisational abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Familiarity with Aerospace quality standards (AS9100)

Job description

Planner & Customer Account Manager

We are working with a prestigious precision subcontract machining company supplying high-quality components to the defence, aerospace, oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear sectors. The company holds multiple accreditations including AS9100, ISO45001, ISO14001, Cyber Essentials, and Fit For Nuclear. Our client are recruiting for an experienced technical Planner & Customer Account Manager.

Key Skills Required

• Must have an excellent working experience as a Planner & Customer Account Manager
• Proven experience in a planning and scheduling role within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience of precision engineering
• Strong customer engagement skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with Aerospace quality standards (AS9100) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

This is a key role with responsibility for production planning, scheduling, and customer account management. The successful candidate will act as a principal interface with the customers, ensuring that requirements are accurately translated into effective production schedules and delivered to the highest standards of quality and service.

Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration.