Production Planner

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development plans

Volunteer time off

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vision care

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Income protection

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Production Scheduler to optimise production operations, secure on-time customer commitments, and maximise efficiency.

You will monitor capacity, manage the master production schedule, and coordinate with teams to maintain stock levels of materials and finished goods.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience, be self-motivated, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years related experience preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach and ownership for Focus Factory success.
• Work safely and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Experience with Google Workspace and MS Word/Excel; ability to learn Plexus systems.
• General office equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Understand capacity loading needs of the factory.
• Establish and review the production schedule to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor schedule and inventory levels of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Resolve challenges through policy and procedural guidance.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MRP/ERP systems

Data collection systems

Job description

About us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Purpose Statement

The objective in this role is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, materials, and labor in the production process to execute the master production schedule. Their main goal is to optimize production operations, minimize costs, maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Understand overall capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.
• Establish and review the production schedule to ensure customer commitments and the needs of Plexus are met.
• Monitor production schedule performance and inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels to maintain the production schedule.
• Able to resolve challenges through detailed instruction, policy and procedures.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.
• Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
• Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Google Workspace and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with your contact information and a description of your needs.

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