Planning Manager à Grande-Bretagne

The Production Scheduler is working with a national and market leading manufacturing business that has doubled in size in the last 2 years. The role has become available as the company continues the upward trajectory.

Benefits:

1. Circa £35k a year
2. Private medical Insurance
3. WFH opportunities
4. Modern clean working environment
5. Friendly and supportive management

The Production Scheduler is based in High Wycombe.

The key purpose of the position is to support the current team to create schedules for their two operational facilities they have in the South and North of England. Managing manufacturing reservations from the sales channel and populating information into the company's planning system. Working with the sales and purchasing teams to coordinate and execute the planning of all customers’ requirements to meet agreed monthly KPIs.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Scheduler:

1. Creating and maintaining manufacturing schedules for pre-assembly and factory installs in High Wycombe and the North of the UK.
2. Creating and maintaining the reservations of each order on the planning system.
3. Working closely with the Purchasing team to ensure components are aligned with the manufacturing plan and attending a weekly risk meeting to review any risks and shortages.
4. Communicating with the sales team regarding planned schedules and any issues they foresee in relation to their customers’ orders.
5. To provide estimated completion dates on all orders for the build team to manage the supply chain’s expectations.
6. Maintain the working relationship with Manufacturers on ETAs of the finished product.
7. Manage reports from Vehicle dealers and manufacturers and keep our systems up to date with the most current information.
8. Attend meetings daily with all key operational staff to ensure targets are hit.
9. To keep the Operations Director up to date on scheduling progress and any potential or perceived risk to the schedule.

The Production Scheduler role would best suit you if you have worked in an engineering or manufacturing fast-paced environment. As an individual, you are able to work independently or collaborate with colleagues, and you possess a positive and can-do attitude. Strong Microsoft skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook are essential.

What’s in it for you as a Production Scheduler:

1. Base salary circa £35k per annum
2. Hours of work Monday to Friday, 7.45 – 4.45 pm (early finish on a Friday)
3. Company pension
4. WFH opportunities
5. Training and personal development opportunities
6. Permanent Position

If you are interested in the Production Scheduler role or would like to have a further discussion about the position, please give Maisie Cope a call at E3 Recruitment.