Position: Production Planner / Buyer
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Production Planner / Buyer required. Our client is a well-established manufacturing business specialising in sheet metalwork, fabrication and subcontract manufacturing, seeking a proactive and commercially minded Production Planner / Buyer to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take ownership of production planning, material purchasing and supplier management within a busy subcontract manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring materials are available, production runs efficiently and customer orders are delivered on time.
Production Planner / Buyer Position Overview
Purchasing sheet metal, components, fixings and consumables to meet production requirements while controlling costs and stock levels.
Supporting quality investigations, audits, corrective actions and the development of quality Planning and scheduling manufacturing jobs, balancing customer delivery dates with machine capacity, labour availability and material lead times.
Obtaining supplier quotations, placing purchase orders, negotiating pricing and lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Coordinating subcontract processes, including machining, plating and other specialist finishing operations.
Monitoring work in progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and proactively resolving issues that could affect production schedules and delivery dates.
Expediting outstanding materials and subcontract work to ensure jobs progress through the factory without unnecessary delays.
Working closely with Production, Sales, Engineering and external suppliers to maintain accurate schedules and provide reliable delivery information.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to identify material, component and manufacturing requirements.
Identifying opportunities to improve production flow, reduce lead times, minimise material waste and improve on-time delivery.
Taking ownership of jobs from start to finish, ensuring production and purchasing activities remain aligned with customer requirements.
Production Planner / Buyer Position Requirements
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Production Planner / Buyer in Milton Keynes employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
Contact Details:
Bennett And Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
