At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage production schedules for a national defence manufacturer.
- Company: Join a leading national defence manufacturer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £520 per day on an 18-month contract with potential for growth.
- Other info: 100% office-based role near Reading, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Production Planner - 18 Month Contract | Reading | £520 per day ~ Fantastic opportunity to join this National Defence Manufacturer on a long-term contract as a Production Planner… Provide Production Planning services, encompassing Manufacturing and Science demand across Operational Delivery Units.
Key
Accountabilities: Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and to be a great team player.
Key
Responsibilities: To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost, and quality.
Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate.
Demonstrate and use ‘Lean Planning’ techniques and ‘Production Control’ processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas.
Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress.
Responds positively to the needs of internal and external customers.
Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed.
Liaises with Delivery Units for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plans.
Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedules.
Ensure all planned requirements are aligned within the Master Production Schedule/Supplementary Schedule and loaded into the local MRP system (where used).
Liaises with other functions within the technology centres for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted production demands and plans.
Updating and reporting on Key Performance indicators as required.
Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement.
Works effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme.
Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential.
Work with others to form high performing teams.
Candidates need to be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the past five years for SC clearance (and ten years for DV).
We may consider dual nationality for certain roles.
This role is 100% office based near Reading.
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If you would like to know more about this Production Planner opportunity, please call Jane Wallbank on +44 (0)1403 248448. --------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands.
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Production Planner - 18 Month Contract employer: Beaumont Select Ltd
Beaumont Select Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from a fast-paced environment that fosters professional growth and development, alongside opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies in FinTech analytics. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and support, this role promises not only meaningful work but also a chance to make a significant impact within the procurement landscape.
