Senior Production Planner/Scheduler

First Recruitment Group

  • Scotland
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior Planner/SchedulerKintore, Aberdeen, AB51 0QP24 month contract (potential to become a permanent role)WPCE = Well pressure Control EquipmentJOB DESCRIPTIONWe now have a position for a WPCE Planner/Scheduler who will report directly to the Production Manager. You will be responsible for scheduling internal machining and assembly activities and PO deliveries. Coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between these departments according to daily and weekly production schedules. Interacting with department supervisors/Cell Leaders, production engineers and continuous improvement leaders to determine progress of work and completion dates, inventory levels and solving production problems to ensure adherence to the Master Schedule. Through your responsibilities you will be accountable for mitigating all risks in the scheduling and production processes and a direct contributor to increasing our OTIF and ATP, improving customer service, reducing our lead times and increasing inventory turns. You will need to be a highly motivated and a proactive production planner who is highly-organised and possess a good working knowledge of manufacturing scheduling processes and systems. Good IT and analytical skills are essential, including high numerical capabilities to ensure the delivery of our key business objectives.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plan and prepare production schedules for assembly and machine shop for WPCE product lines based on customer demand, equipment, labour and raw material availability.
  • Draw up master/discipline schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet client forecasted master schedule.
  • Drive S&OP meetings to determine effective stock holding.
  • Analyse production specifications and construction data and human resource requirements for the production schedule.
  • Plan sequence of assembly, machining. Using departmental Capacity Planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods; load level production plan and identify potential corrective actions such as: working overtime, adding equipment, outsourcing or expediting.
  • Monitor machine metrics to determine utilisation, part count and route amendment to maintain machine schedule
  • Highlight any variations on costing throughout production sequence.
  • Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
  • Prepares production reports and Sales updates.
  • Work closely with the Machining Centre Scheduler, Purchasing and Sales to ensure all material requirements are reviewed to meet schedule and S&OP requirements.
  • Review, monitor and manage New Product introductions to ensure that the Supply Chain can support all requirements.
  • Prepare requisitions to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are properly maintained.
  • Delegate to produce project packets, shop packets, pick lists, production schedules, manufacturing orders and purchasing requisitions. Also, action in an accurate and timely manner production orders, forecasts, and availability requests.
  • Update Sales order deliveries especially where changes to the Master Production Schedule have taken place.
  • Maintain at all times a high level of professionalism, a positive attitude and a demeanour supportive of our mission, core values and overall objectives as determined by senior management.
  • Present key information to sales weekly Management Production meeting.
  • Support the attitudes required within the team in meeting customer requirements/expectations, specifically in respect to handling enquiries, quotes, technical, administrative and commercial issues.
  • Coordinate activities within adjoining teams to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness are the primary outcome.
  • Liaise with the sales team on delivery and availability issues related to fulfilling customer orders.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Strategic An exceptional ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information
  • Able to adeptly learn the context of a challenge and quickly integrate new skills
  • Able to understand the business needs and drivers
  • Delivers solutions and decisions that are effective and constructively impact both the client and our customer's organisation
Operating
  • Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks
  • Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately
  • Delivers solutions and decisions that are effective and constructively impact both the client and our customer's organisation
  • Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs
  • Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects
Energy
  • Will be energised by challenges and drawn towards opportunities
Organisational
  • Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing
  • Aspiring and keen to advance within the organisation
Confidence
  • Can be counted on to take personal responsibility in challenging situations and be willing to engage in disputes in order to settle them equitably
Personal and Interpersonal
  • A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external)
  • A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems
  • Firm and diplomatic when negotiating
  • Committed to self-improvement and development through the role in order to achieve career goals
  • Is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit
Qualifications:Essential:
  • Experience in (ERP) System
  • Planning software
  • High degree of communication skills
Desirable:
  • CIPS or CPIM certification
Experience:Essential:
  • Working knowledge and technical understanding of planning manufacturing activities within assembly, machining and inspection techniques
Desirable:
  • Previous experience with scheduling production
  • Knowledge of WPCE products
Skills, training or special knowledgeEssential:
  • Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to interpret engineering documents
Desirable:
  • Advance level of English proficiency
  • ORACLE (ERP) System
Quality Assurance
  • Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.
  • Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.
Training
  • Participate in training where required.
Health, Safety and Environment
  • Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.
  • To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Planners looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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