Global engineering business, based close to Bournemouth requires a Production Planner. Applicants need production planning or manufacturing scheduling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment and have experience in the use of MRP, ERP or MS Excel.
The Production Planner will join a successful and high performing production planning team, reporting to a Production Planning Manager. The Production Planner will take a lead role in scheduling shop floor manufacturing activities in alignment with production plans and the master schedule, to meet customer orders.
Specific duties of the Production Planner include:
- Creating production plans and production works orders in MRP
- Interdepartmental liaison with; Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality etc. and highlight risks to production schedule
- Monitor progress of production plans and material availability
- Create and update lead times around specific manufacturing processes
- Maintenance of data and material availability dates in MRP
Production Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Production Planning, Production Control, Production Coordination or Master Scheduling experience
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
- Experience with MRP/ERP tools, or planning experience in MS Excel
- Knowledge of LEAN techniques and methodologies - Kanban, JIT etc.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive demeanor
- Happy to work in a site-based role - commutable from; Weymouth, Poole, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Salisury, Fordingbridge, Christchurch, Dorchesrer, Blandford
Production Planner in Bournemouth employer: Barclay Meade
Join a leading global engineering business near Bournemouth, where you will be part of a dynamic and high-performing production planning team. We offer a supportive work culture that values employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a vibrant local community.
