Production Planning Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator/Administrator to ensure the fulfillment of customer orders and project deadlines. The role involves coordinating across various departments, utilizing MRP2 processes, and efficient scheduling. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Non-contractual company bonus

33 days holiday

Westfield Health

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Efficient in using MRP2.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials and Routings.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales for accurate lead time estimates.
• Verify data integrity of part setups.
• Produce precise schedules and maintain MRP Exception Listing.

Skills

MRP2 efficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Scheduling background

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

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 ensures the seamless fulfilment of customer orders and project deadlines, with interactions across design, engineering, quality, purchasing, stores, assembly and despatch.

Salary, hours and benefits:

• Up to GBP34,851 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.