Production Planning Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a proactive Production Scheduling Coordinator to ensure seamless fulfillment of customer orders. Located in Shipley, this role involves coordinating tasks across multiple departments, from sales to finance. Applicants should have proficiency in MRP2 and Microsoft Office, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a salary of up to £34,851 per annum along with various benefits and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Non-contractual company bonus

33 days holiday (inclusive of stats)

Westfield Health

Up to 9% employer pension contributions

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• 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.
• Display excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Demonstrate high-quality work and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales for accurate lead time estimates.
• Verify data integrity of part setups for timely decisions.
• Produce precise schedules and maintain MRP Exception Listing.
• Collaborate with Finance for standard cost build-ups.

Skills

Efficiency and accuracy using MRP2

Understanding of Bill of Materials and Routings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Background in scheduling or supply chain

Organized approach and 'can-do' attitude

Effective communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work within and across project teams

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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 fulfillment of customer orders and project deadlines and has interactions spanning across the business from design, engineering, quality, purchasing, stores, assembly and despatch. We are recruiting on behalf of a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen's Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

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.

Apply

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 on (phone number removed).