Production Planner

Vistry Group PLC; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistry Group PLC is seeking a Production Planner to join their Coalville factory. The role involves managing production schedules, working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and ensuring efficient processes in a Timber Engineering environment. Candidates should have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to maintain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors. A competitive salary and various employee perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Life assurance at 4x annual salary

Volunteering days per annum

Pension scheme through salary sacrifice

Share save and incentive schemes

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or logistics environment is essential.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate production plans effectively.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide production status updates.
• Ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX2012

Knowledge of material requirements planning

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Production Planner to join our team within Vistry Works East Midlands, at our Coalville factory, Leicestershire. As our Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning, developing and providing efficient end-to-end production plans and worksheets/schedules to the management team in a Timber Engineering environment. You will also be responsible for managing and communicating any changes to production plans in an efficient and timely manner.

Required to be detail-oriented and experienced production planner to create, modify, and manage production schedules. The production planner’s responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, regularly providing production status updates to management, and facilitating the timely delivery of products to customers. You should also be able to closely monitor the production process to ensure that production orders are completed on time.

The planner will also be responsible for the Customer Journey, to include commercial, order process, call-offs through to delivery to site and aftersales service.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Previous experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX2012 is essential for this role, with experience of operating it in a manufacturing and/or logistics environment highly desirable
• You will need to have a high level of mathematical ability, problem-solving skills, and a methodical and logical approach to production planning
• You will have ability to form and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors, and have a strong commercial awareness a production/logistics environment
• You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask, including strong verbal and written communication skills
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure, whether that be on your own initiative or as part of the wider team
• You may have experience providing training documentation relating to current or updated process changes
• To be successful as a production planner, you should be knowledgeable of material requirements planning and able to manage production deadlines. Ultimately, an exceptional production planner should demonstrate excellent time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills to ensure that production operations run smoothly.
• You will be able to support the wider Microsoft Dynamics team in ad hoc projects and reporting activities
• You will have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks, and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software

More about the Production Planner role…

• You will work alongside our Group Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner and our internal management team on the successful operation and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• You will manage and monitor all production movements and production status changes, importing and monitoring all sales orders and invoicing
• You will be responsible for providing status reports on production and sales orders, including the monitoring of all available stock and liaising with the Transport and Logistics Manager on current and future deliveries and any potential impacts on production plans and/or sales orders
• You will provide reports and information from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to the management team, including the Finance department, whilst working alongside all colleagues seeking to continually improve the production processes and seek efficiencies within the Vistry Works division
• You will use your working relationships to ensure that the ERP system and processes are fit for purpose, supporting all implementations and new releases/changes
• You will support all system related matters to ensure that any issues are resolved efficiently, and carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager
• You will have pro knowledge and experience of Customer care, facilitating a seamless Customer Journey to our client.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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