Materials and Production Planner

Jackson Hogg Supply Chain division are pleased to be partnering with a-growing manufacturing organisation in Ashington on the appointment of a Materials and Production Planner to join their Supply Chain team.-

This is a full-time and permanent role offering a salary of -37,500 per annum and will be based on site.-

You will develop and improve planning processes and organize production according to demand and quality standards our goods are produced on time for distribution.

This is a stand-alone planning role, meaning you must be well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them, taking full responsibility for your plan. You need to have excellent organisational skills and be results-driven together with great problem-solving ability.-

The Role:

• Responsibility for planning and scheduling goods and materials ensuring there is a steady supply of materials to meet production needs.
• Create production plans prioritise production demand and liaise with key departments.
• Assess stock levels, ensure production needs are met, maintain agreed stock levels and reserve raw materials for shop orders.
• Manage production capacity and identify any constraints.
• Communicate daily any issues that may affect the production schedule.
• Generate timely stock figures.
• Calculate lead times for customer orders.
• Create customer orders.
• Assist in ensuring availability of plant and materials to maintain OTIF performance.
• Accurate input of production information in IFS.
• Determine labour, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports as required
• Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps
• You''ll be working with the Buyer to ensure raw materials and components are available at the right time and in the right quantities to achieve production continuity

The Person/Requirements:

• 2 years + experience in a similar role with knowledge of end-to-end process
• Excellent knowledge of production planning, purchasing and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Ability to show initiative in solving problems and identifying improvements
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Knowledge of IFS system advantageous but not essential

For more information, please contact Skye Madden at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.-