Production Planner in Waterlooville

OSI Maritime Systems (UK) is dedicated to delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems, serving military customers with a focus on innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence.

MISSION

The Production Planner is responsible for pre-planning, scheduling, and coordinating sales orders and production jobs to manufacture a range of sub-assemblies up to complete integrated navigational bridges for Naval customers. This role includes assessing customer demand, material availability, and extensively using OSI’s ERP system (Epicor) to create and manage production jobs through their complete lifecycle. Extensive coordination between departments and international locations is required, and this role will also be responsible for performing aspects of inventory management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements & documents all production and supply chain processes required to ship sales orders to our customers.
• Works with the purchasing manager, production manager, project managers, and production team leaders to determine a production schedule for order requirements.
• Provides pre-production planning for work orders, considering availability of materials, released drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Performs data analysis to determine material supply and finished goods demand.
• Handles various functions of inventory management including receiving, inspection, put-away, picking, issuing, counting, and shipping.
• Follows up with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet sales order ship schedule and customer expectations.
• Interacts with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies.
• Coordinates Change Notices (CNs) updates on Work-In-Process (WIP), inventory items, and outstanding Purchase Orders (POs).
• Liaises with the Support team to provide and schedule assemblies for spares.
• Updates and maintains accurate project WIP balances and shortage reports for projects.
• Maintains the production schedule and completes status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory.
• Issues and closes work orders to approved procedures to ensure a consistent process.
• Tracks production hours & variances and updates labour standards in routings.
• Cross-trains with other Production Planners and acts as back-up if required.

DECISION MAKING & AUTHORITY

Single point accountability for production schedule of production jobs in the UK facility. Applies judgment and makes decisions to resolve routing scheduling issues.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Operations Management education or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 1 - 2 years working in a production environment in an operations management role.
• Hands-on experience with planning, scheduling, and inventory modules of MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills and highly proficient with MS-Office products, especially MS-Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated personal time management skills.
• Competent in the implementation and use of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-driven focus for internal and external customers.
• Competent and demonstrated team participation and team building skills.

WHY WORK FOR OSI?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee-driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension plan, private medical insurance, 25 days time off a year plus bank holidays, and a healthy work-life balance.