Senior Production Planner

Morson Talent; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Production Controller to join their aerospace client in Wolverhampton. The role involves enhancing production processes, managing supply chain demands, and collaborating with multiple departments. Essential skills include experience with SAP and Excel, strong influencing abilities, and a sound understanding of demand management processes.

Qualifications

• Strong influencing skills and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrable experience with SAP and Excel.
• Good working knowledge of core processes in demand management and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance processes within GDS Production Control team.
• Manage short-term supply and drive on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with various departments to align planning and customer requirements.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Experience with SAP

Experience with Excel

Knowledge of demand management processes

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Morson Talent are recruiting a Senior Production Controller for our aerospace client based in Wolverhampton.

Job Title: Senior Production Controller

Department: Production

Reports To: Lead Production Manager

Rate: £25.00 (+£3.64/hour holiday pay) or £34.09 UMB

Shift: 37 Hours per week / 8.00am - 4.45pm (Mon - Thurs) 8.00am - 12.00pm (Fri)

Contract: 12-months

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Production Controller, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing processes within the GDS Production Control team to ensure customer demand requirements are met.
• You will focus on short-term supply management, driving on-time delivery (OTD) and reducing arrears while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Your responsibilities will include collaborating cross-functionally, managing escalations, and ensuring real-time problem resolution in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Coordinate with various departments to align planning and customer requirements across kitting, operations, and shipping.
• Manage material availability through effective escalation of supply issues (internal and external).
• Identify and escalate material supply mismatches, providing timely solutions.
• Generate and report performance data and risks to the leadership team, supporting with mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain weekly production and kitting plans while ensuring adherence to inventory forecasts and plans.
• Monitor adherence to inventory plans, including process control and aged WIP reduction.
• Ensure completion of the Build Plan and review execution performance (QCPC).
• Manage escalation processes for sustained deviations from the plan. Collaborate with the SIOP function to improve processes such as forecast accuracy and material master data.
• Construct and implement standard work instructions aligned with management requirements.
• Coach and develop the production control team, identifying skills gaps and ensuring appropriate development plans are in place.
• Support inventory optimisation initiatives (PFEP) and analyse data to drive improvements.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills

• Strong influencing skills and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrable experience with SAP and Excel, with the ability to share knowledge across the team.
• Good working knowledge of core processes in demand management, production planning, and materials management.

Desirable skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing escalations and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimisation processes (PFEP).
• Previous experience in coaching and developing team members.
• Familiarity with process control methodologies and QCPC adherence.
• Responsive to change and able to operate effectively in a continuous improvement environment.