Production Planner and Systems support

optimiseeProduction Planner and Systems support
Location: Tamworth (Onsite)
Salary: -38,000 to -42,000 DOE

To plan the company''s manufacturing operations in order to optimize the service to customers in terms of flexibility and delivery. Using and developing modern ERP/MRP systems to support the businesses growth.

General Responsibilities/Requirements:
* Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting possible constraints and risks
* Create the M/C Shop Production Plan, identifying risk & monitor recovery
* Progress and expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime
* Issue WO''s (Job Packs) and Work to Lists agreeing thru-put targets with Works Manager, managing output to agreed OTDIF targets
* Communicates by "exception" risk and/or concerns to allow recovery action planning
* Review routings and other ERP data as necessary
* Assist in implementing and usage of Production Scheduler and ERP Software
* Participate in Continuous Improvement activity within own and other departments
* Collection and analysis of data from key machines and operations
* Liaise with customers daily to ensure effective communication
* "Hands On" attitude to the role and a real team member
* Ability to amend routings to suit a changing environment
Continuous Improvement
* Ensure all production team members are able and complete daily ERP booking correctly
* Report and resolve OTDIF issues thru the daily production meeting & management structure
* Agrees ROL/ROQ levels on made to stock parts and obtains financial sign off
* Ensures tools and techniques are developed to "best practice" working with ERP System
* Produce capacity analysis identifying bottle necks to be resolved by others.
* Promotes a "Visual Management" method of communication with the Shop floor
* Involved in the company wide roll out of QRM principles to support the strategic growth.

Experience
* A minimum of 3 years MRP / ERP and MPS experience, gained within Logistics, Production Planning and Control environment.
* NVQ level 3 qualified or above qualification
* IT Literate including MS Office Excel
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Excellent organisational skills
* Proficient understanding of the Planning principles of E.R.P. and M.R.P
* Able to work with IT systems and possess a high level of PC literacy.
* Experience of working in a Precision Component environment

If suitable please apply or contact (url removed) for more information