Production Planner

Mansell Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Planner to join a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves planning and managing the supply of high-precision engineered products, ensuring that parts meet quality standards. Responsibilities include raising works orders, consolidating delivery commitments, and collaborating with operations for production updates. Ideal candidates should have a Level 4 qualification in Manufacturing Planning and relevant experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing planning environment.
• Experience in quality assurance or supply chain management.
• Background in high-precision engineered products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage supply of parts and assemblies to customers.
• Raise internal works orders and drive material through the supply chain.
• Collaborate with operations teams for real-time updates.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Monitor supply chain processes to ensure quality.

Skills

Strong prioritisation and organisational skills

Proficient in ERP-based MRP systems

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Understanding of quality control methodologies

Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills

Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Education

Level 4 or above qualification in Manufacturing Planning or equivalent

Certification in Supply Chain Operations or Supplier Quality

Minimum Level 3 BTEC, City & Guilds, or Apprenticeship in Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing discipline

Job description

Job Description: Seeking an experienced Planner to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting the supply of high-precision engineered products. This role is responsible for planning and managing the supply of parts and assemblies to internal and external customers while ensuring products procured from suppliers meet quality standards and specifications.

Planning & Scheduling

• Raise internal works orders and purchasing requirements to drive material through the supply chain, achieving on-time performance and inventory targets.
• Consolidate internal and external delivery commitments into a single agreed order schedule.
• Collaborate with operations teams to provide real-time updates on production priorities, material supply, and output targets.
• Process Engineering Change Orders, Custom Bill of Materials releases, and new product introductions into existing production plans.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking for delivery performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing data accuracy and planning processes.
• Manage safety stock, Month on Hand (MoH) targets, and work with team leaders to maintain ERP system data integrity.
• Schedule and manage fast spares and support RMA planning processes as required.

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and evaluate supply chain processes to ensure product quality.
• Work with external suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and report on quality performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal quality objectives.

Key Competencies

• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in ERP-based MRP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of quality control methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills.
• Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Effective communicator, able to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Level 4 or above qualification in Manufacturing Planning or equivalent (desirable).
• Certification in Supply Chain Operations or Supplier Quality (desirable).
• Minimum Level 3 BTEC, City & Guilds, or Apprenticeship in Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing discipline with relevant planning experience.

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing planning environment.
• Experience in quality assurance or supply chain management.
• Background in high-precision engineered products with internal and external supply chains.