Production Planner / Scheduler

Redline Group Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Redline Group Ltd in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, invites applications for a Production Planner / Scheduler to coordinate master production schedules across SMT, box-build and test operations. You will align customer demand with production capacity, material availability and delivery requirements to optimise throughput and minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities include releasing manufacturing orders, coordinating daily meetings, and monitoring KPIs like schedule adherence and OEE, with

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with PCBA or EMS processes is preferred.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and daily/weekly plans for SMT, testing, and assembly lines.
• Optimise changeovers, sequencing and line utilisation to minimise downtime.
• Analyse capacity and identify bottlenecks across labour, machinery and test equipment.
• Coordinate material requirements planning and ensure components are available and kitted ahead of production.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to resolve component shortages and minimise delays.
• Release orders, pack lists and schedule changes; run daily production meetings.
• Monitor KPIs such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery and OEE.

Connaissances

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP/ERP

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Outils

SAP/Oracle/Epicor

Description du poste

A Production Planner / Scheduler is sought to join an innovative electronics manufacturing team in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, contributing to the efficient planning and scheduling of PCBA manufacturing operations.

The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will be responsible for aligning customer demand with production capacity, material availability and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and daily/weekly plans across SMT, robotic soldering, THT, box-build assembly and test operations
• Optimise machine changeovers, production sequencing and line utilisation to minimise downtime
• Analyse production capacity and identify bottlenecks across labour, machinery and test equipment
• Coordinate material requirements planning (MRP), ensuring components and materials are available and kitted ahead of production
• Work with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve component shortages and minimise production delays
• Release manufacturing orders, shop-floor packs and pick lists, coordinating daily production meetings and schedule changes
• Monitor and report KPIs, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, manufacturing lead times and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will have the following key skills:

• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment, ideally PCBA or EMS
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, reflow, robotic soldering, box-build and functional testing
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or Epicor
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of production capacity planning, IPC quality standards and Lean Manufacturing/5S principles