Production Planning Engineer

HIJOBS; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to join its operations team. This role involves designing and optimizing production schedules while ensuring efficiency in manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, coordinating with departments, and analyzing production data. The ideal candidate will be part of a skilled team focused on innovation and continuous improvement, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing production schedules.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional departments.
• Proficient in performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and improve production schedules to meet targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Monitor and report on production KPIs.

Job description

We are looking for a Production Planning Engineer to join our dynamic operations team. This is a pivotal role that ensures the seamless coordination and efficiency of our multifaceted manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising production schedules across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve detailed production schedules to meet delivery targets and customer expectations.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional departments to align resources and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• React quickly to line-stop issues and production bottlenecks, providing immediate and sustainable resolutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality deviations.
• Monitor key production KPIs and report on output, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Analyse production data to forecast demand and inform capacity planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a creative and technically skilled team at the cutting edge of acrylic design.
• Collaborate across a truly diverse set of disciplines within one facility.
• Enjoy a culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.