At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production schedules and optimise efficiency while meeting customer demand.
- Company: Leading engineering organisation with a focus on innovation and improvement.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, training opportunities, early finishes, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Site-based role in Leicester with occasional international travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in production planning and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain, strong analytical skills, and relevant degree.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
VH Talent is delighted to be partnering with our client, a leading engineering organisation to appoint a Master Production Planner to their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing the site Master Production Schedule and capacity planning activities, ensuring customer demand is met while optimising production efficiency and minimising inventory.
The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for enhancement and support the delivery of key planning objectives and performance metrics. If you're an experienced Master Production Planner, seeking your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, this is a site based role in Leicester but activity will be for the company’s site in Finland.
Snapshot of the Master Production Planner role:
- Support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of site management systems and processes.
- Act as the site lead for the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing key supply planning input.
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule in line with customer demand and forecasts.
- Review capacity and workload to identify bottlenecks and drive effective solutions.
- Manage safety stock levels and ERP planning parameters in line with inventory strategy.
- Represent Supply Chain in operational meetings and support planning activities.
- Manage supplier and customer delivery escalations, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
- Monitor Supply Chain KPIs, driving continuous improvement and planning effectiveness.
- Lead the Supply Chain team and collaborate across departments to deliver business improvements.
- Some global travel may be required at times.
You’ll need:
- Strong awareness of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Capacity Planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.
- A professional qualification in Supply Chain Planning would be advantageous.
- Experience working within a Supply Chain environment in a manufacturing organisation.
- Exceptional ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages and confident user of Excel.
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel is required.
What’s in it for you:
- 33 Days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program/Portal
- Early finish on Fridays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Onsite subsidised canteen
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Company pension
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Master Production Planner employer: VH Talent Limited
Join a dynamic team in Narborough, Leicestershire, where your role as a Sawyer will be valued and supported. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training, a generous holiday allowance, and a profit-sharing scheme, all within a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Experience the benefits of working in a well-organised environment with free on-site parking and an employer pension contribution, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment.
