Production Planner

TribePost Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in UHV solutions is looking for a Production Planner in Hailsham. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of production planning experience, excellent communication skills, and engineering knowledge. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits. Join a company at the forefront of innovation supporting global research efforts.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice company pension

Life insurance

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years Production Planning experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Engineering competence / knowledge in relation to machining and assembly.
• A suitable level of product and organisational familiarity is a distinct advantage.
• ERP planning experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sales on delivery dates and agree delivery dates prior to Order Input.
• Plan all products through Manufacturing Cells.
• Maximise use of the order management system and ensure visibility of all orders.
• Identify critical items and issues, resolving them as necessary.
• Communicate cross-functionally to minimise delays.
• Investigate available capacity vs. likely load.
• Produce and publish metrics as required.
• Support team members in production and purchasing during absences.

Skills

Production Planning experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Engineering knowledge

ERP planning experience

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Education

ONC / HNC Level in Engineering / Manufacturing

Job description

VACGEN Ltd are now recruiting for a Production Planner!

Production Planner

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are now recruiting for a Production Planner who will support us in developing a forward-looking planning function for all products that maximises shipping performance, ensures on-time delivery, exceeds customer expectations, and drives continuous improvement!

As our Production Planner, you will be specifically responsible for:

• Being involved in the Order Input Control Process – Liaising with Sales on delivery dates, agree delivery dates prior to Order Input
• Taking Ownership of, and plan all products through Manufacturing Cells
• Maximising use of the order management system and ensure visibility of all orders
• Identifying critical items and issues, and resolve them
• Cross-functional communication and co-ordination to minimise delays
• Investigating available capacity vs. likely load
• Producing and publishing metrics as required
• Supporting function for team members in production and purchasing during absences

In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:

• 5+ years Production Planning experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Engineering competence / knowledge in relation to machining and assembly.
• A suitable level of product and organisational familiarity is a distinct advantage.
• ERP planning experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Qualified to ONC / HNC Level in Engineering / Manufacturing or a relevant planning / purchasing professional qualification.

No agencies please.

Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.

Please Note: We cannot accept applications from Overseas.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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