Production Planner

ADEY; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential water treatment firm in the UK seeks a Production Planner to develop and deliver a world-class Supply Chain function. The role requires managing production capacity, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing supply chain processes. Ideal candidates will have supply chain planning experience in the HVAC sector, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team focused on improving operational efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and manage complex multiple tasks.
• Experience in the HVAC industry or similar.
• Comfortable analysing, preparing, and presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Create a Production Plan to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor production capacity vs forecast using lead times.
• Support manufacturing planning and control systems.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning experience

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Understanding of integrated business concepts and systems

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

MRP/MRP II/ERP systems

Kanban

Job description

ADEY, the market leader in the provision of residential water treatment products for closed loop heating and cooling systems in the UK, is looking for a Production Planner to join the team.

Part of the Genuit Groups’ Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, ADEY has ambitious growth plans to continue protecting the world's heating and cooling systems, to have a positive impact on the environment and people's lives.

The Role

To support the development and delivery of a world class Supply Chain and Planning function.

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain and Planning Manager, this role focuses on supporting the company’s Supply Chain Strategy and Planning function.

We’d love someone on site full-time, but we’re happy to be flexible if you’re the right fit. Let’s talk about what works for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Create a Production Plan to achieve the groups’ business objectives with respect to resources and capacity requirements
• Work with Production Manager to monitor standard run times and look for CI opportunities
• Communication with internal Stakeholders to ensure stock is expedited in a timely fashion
• Work with the Production Manager to calculate production capacity vs forecast using production lead times, shift pattern and head count
• Work with NPI to arrange master samples and initial production runs
• Play a leading role with the Sales, and Operations Planning process – S&OP
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy / adherence and provide recommendations for stock levels
• Assist with improvements for all supply chain activities and processes
• Be involved in the risk management and mitigation requirements process for the Supply Chain function
• Support the manufacturing planning and control system (MPC) to ensure customer priority and service levels are balanced with available capacity
• Follow, promote, and enforce supply chain SOP’s and Company policies and procedures
• Provide customer OTIF reports and analysis

The Person

• Ability to prioritise and manage complex multiple tasks in a calm manner
• Supply Chain Planning experience in HVAC industry or similar
• Understanding of integrated business concepts and systems
• Experience of MRP/ MRP II/ ERP systems
• Experience of Kanban
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Query Word, PowerPoint SharePoint etc.)
• Comfortable analysing, preparing and presenting data
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent with data collection, monitoring and analysis
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive mindset with a hands on approach