Position: Production Planner / Buyer
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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
- Previous experience in production planning and purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
- Ideally, a background in sheet metalwork, fabrication or engineering subcontract manufacturing. xsabvtc
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, CNC folding, welding, fabrication and assembly.
- Experience purchasing sheet materials and managing supplier and subcontracto...
Production Planner / Buyer employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment Careers
As a leading player in waste management and recycling, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Workshop Supervisor role in Fleet. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee development, providing ample opportunities for training and mentorship, especially for apprentices and less experienced engineers. With competitive pay and a commitment to safety and high standards, we ensure that our team feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
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