Production Planner

HKA Enterprises; Alford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented production planner to enhance resource allocation and scheduling efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to production schedules while maximizing the utilization of facilities and personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resource planning and a knack for identifying risks, ensuring timely project execution. Join a global workforce solutions firm that values employee goals and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in resource planning and production scheduling.
• Experience with risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and allocation of resources and materials.
• Monitor production schedules and advance materials through operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Resource Planning

Production Scheduling

Risk Mitigation

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Support planning and allocation of resources, materials and scheduling of equipment for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Establish physical layout of machinery and most efficient sequence of operations and workflow. Support rescheduling router steps in SAP.

1. Interface with cross-functional IPD to ensure schedules are adhered to with proper sense of urgency to achieve customer delivery requirements.
2. Monitor production schedules and advance materials through assembly and test operations.
3. Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the execution of production plans.
4. Create production orders, compile historical build folders, and support of 100% on-time starts.
5. Coordinate the utilization of outside processes and the shipment of hardware to customers.
6. Conduct root cause analysis when goals are not met and initiate corresponding corrective actions.
7. Initiate and support process improvement initiatives.
8. Understand and interpret ERP system requirements and accurately integrate complex production schedules.

Onsite Position. AS degree is required.

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.