Production Planner / Scheduler

A Production Planner / Scheduler is sought to join an innovative electronics manufacturing team in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, contributing to the efficient planning and scheduling of PCBA manufacturing operations. The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will be responsible for aligning customer demand with production capacity, material availability and delivery requirements. Responsibilities include:Develop and maintain master production schedules and daily/weekly plans across SMT, robotic soldering, THT, box-build assembly and test operationsOptimise machine changeovers, production sequencing and line utilisation to minimise downtimeAnalyse production capacity and identify bottlenecks across labour, machinery and test equipmentCoordinate material requirements planning (MRP), ensuring components and materials are available and kitted ahead of productionWork with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve component shortages and minimise production delaysRelease manufacturing orders, shop-floor packs and pick lists, coordinating daily production meetings and schedule changesMonitor and report KPIs, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, manufacturing lead times and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) The Production Planner / Scheduler, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will have the following key skills:Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment, ideally PCBA or EMSStrong understanding of electronics ..... full job details .....