Production Planner

Job Description

Our client is the UKs No. 1 Laser & Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) manufacturer, supplying own manufactured & branded machines to private clinics & the NHS for a variety of cosmetic treatments.A vacancy has arisen for a Production Planner due to exceptional growth, restructuring and the desire to increase resource in the Production Team.Key Duties & Responsibilities -

• Working closely with the Production Manager to alleviate bottle necks in his workload leading to full responsibility for production planning within the business

• Planning of production activity of all products including laser-based cosmetic and medical devices using current systems and processes incl:

- Successfully building short-term order based and medium-term rolling forecast production plans

- Adapting production plans for:

* Changes in component availability* Changes in available resources* Changing client demands* Updates in product and specifications- Close liaison with manufacturing, materials teams to form robust build and test schedules- Management of related manufacturing documentation and tracking boards- Preparation and provision of status reports as required- Following 5S framework and lean principles within the Production area

• Compliance with all site regulations
• Responsible for the preparation of reports for the Management Team, where required
• Ability to play a leading role in the update and implementation of new systems and process incl. a full ERP system

Abilities, Skills & Experience -Pre-Requisites:

• 3 years of relevant production planning experience in a technology-based manufacturing environment
• Experience in MRP/ERP environments
• Proficient in planning software/tools
• Proficient IT skills (MS Word, Excel particularly)
• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work
• Can marshal resources (people, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people
• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and others for results fixed starting mentality with initiative and the capacity for decision-making
• Can quickly find common ground to solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of disruption; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gainstrust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers
• Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
• Evidence of company values - Reliability, Quality, Integrity, Positivity, Care
• Time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, handle pressure & prioritise multiple responsibilities

Preferable:

• Good undergraduate degree or similar academic or vocational qualification in a related field
• 5 years or more of relevant manufacturing planning experience
• Experience with medical device manufacturing
• Experience with ISO13485 QMS

Remuneration & Benefits Package -

• Up to £32,000 (DOE) (Negotiable) (37.5 Hours p.w.)
• Pension in line with Auto-Enrolment & DIS
• 25 days holiday per annum (+ Bank Holidays)
• Access to company discretionary bonus scheme
• Discounted products / treatments