Production Planning Administrator

Cubed Resourcing; Baildon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Shipley is looking for a Production Scheduling Coordinator to ensure seamless project deadlines and customer order fulfilment. The role requires efficiency in MRP2, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of up to £34,851 per annum along with benefits including 33 days of holiday and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Non-contractual company bonus

Westfield Health

Up to 9% employer pension contributions

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Ability to manage data integrity of part setups.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Sales for accurate lead time estimates.
• Verification of part setups and timely decision-making.
• Production of precise schedules and maintenance of exception listings.

Skills

Efficiency and accuracy using MRP2

Understanding of Bill of Materials and Routings

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Background in scheduling or supply chain

Effective communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and proactive Production Scheduling Coordinator/Administrator to join our specialist engineering client in Shipley. This pivotal role is integral to ensuring the seamless fulfilment of customer orders and project deadlines and has interactions spanning across the business from design, engineering, quality, purchasing, stores, assembly and despatch.

Salary, hours and benefits:

• Up to £34,851 per annum, depending on experience.
• Non-contractual company bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of stats)
• Westfield Health
• Up to 9% employer pension contributions, 6% employee contributions
• Flexible start and finish times, 37.5 hours per week - core hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30 & Friday 9:30 to 13:00.

About the Role

As a Production Scheduling Coordinator, you will harness the power of the MRP2 process to meticulously coordinate tasks across multiple departments. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborative Planning: Work closely with Sales during the quote phase to provide accurate lead time estimates and ensure Engineering meets target issue dates.
• Data Management: Verify data integrity of part setups and ensure Production Engineering makes timely Make/Buy decisions.
• Scheduling Excellence: Produce precise schedules and maintain the MRP Exception Listing spreadsheet.
• Financial Liaison: Collaborate with Finance to perform standard cost build-ups on Make parts, enabling timely production work orders.

About You

• Demonstrate efficiency and accuracy using MRP2.
• Have understanding of Bill of Materials and Routings.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have a background in scheduling or supply chain.
• Work with an organised approach with a 'can-do' attitude, able to communicate effectively and work to tight deadlines.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively within and across project teams.
• Demonstrate high-quality work, sound judgment, and initiative.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for production scheduling and coordination, we want to hear from you!

Apply now online or contact Jess at Cubed Talent.