Overview
The Production Planner is working with a national and market leading manufacturing business that has doubled in size in the last 2 years. The role has become available as the company continues the upward trajectory. The Production Planner is based in High Wycombe.
Benefits
- £35-45k a year DOE
- Private medical Insurance
- WFH opportunities
- Modern clean working environment
- Friendly and supportive management
Responsibilities
- Creating and maintaining manufacturing schedules for pre-assembly and factory installs in High Wycombe and the North of the UK
- Creating and maintaining the reservations of each order on the planning system
- Working closely with the Purchasing team to ensure components are aligned with the manufacturing plan and attending a weekly risk meeting to review any risks and shortages
- Communicating with the sales team regarding planned schedules and any issues they foresee in relation to their customers' orders
- To provide estimated completion dates on all orders for the build team to manage the supply chain's expectations
- Maintain the working relationship with Manufacturers on ETAs of the finished product
- Manage reports from Vehicle dealers and manufacturers and keep our systems up to date with the most current information
- Attend meetings daily with all key operational staff to ensure targets are hit
- To keep the Operations Director up to date on scheduling progress and any potential or perceived risk to the schedule
Requirements
- Experience in an engineering or manufacturing fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently or collaborate with colleagues
- Positive and can-do attitude
- Strong Microsoft skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook
What’s in it for you
- Base salary £35-45k doe per annum
- Hours of work Monday to Friday, 7.45 - 4.45 pm (early finish on a Friday)
- Company pension
- WFH opportunities
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Permanent Position
If you are interested in the Production Planner role or would like to have a further discussion about the position, please give Maisie Cope a call at E3 Recruitment.