Production Planner

Production PlannerWe are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join our friendly team in our office in Andover, Hampshire. This is a full-time role (with half day Fridays!).Why work for PLPPLP has a people first culture.We offer fantastic benefits such as; a bonus scheme, private healthcare, sick pay, free flu jabs, 4 times death in service, on-site parking, cycle to work, company events and recognition programmes.Professional development opportunities are available, with 10% of employees having furthered their education with the Company, ranging from welding certification and CAD CAM training, through to completing their apprenticeship or HND. We also have a history of promoting from within, including into senior roles.We continuously strive to improve our green credentials, including investment into products for the renewable energy markets and also investment into making our own building and practices more sustainable and environmentally friendly.Job PurposeTo plan all non-project work orders & purchase orders for production and procurement.Duties and key responsibilities* Generate and analyse the appropriate reports to determine production capacity.* Receive customer orders and enquiries from the Sales Department.* Raise work orders & purchase orders to agree delivery dates in line with customer requirements and available production capacity in line with TOC.* Return customer orders and enquiries to the Sales Department.* Generate and distribute works orders on a weekly basis.* Advise on make or buy decisions to minimise customer lead times, (eg - make in the UK or buy from BELOS-PLP).* Place orders on "virtual workcentres" e.g. Belos and any subcomponents e.g., Collets & Weights.* Develop the visual workcentres as we purchase planning modules.* Provide cover for other members of the planning & procurement team.Qualifications * NVQ Level 3 / HND level qualifications desirable but not essential if time served as a production planner.Experience* Previous production planner experience in a manufacturing environment essential.* Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC) desirable.* Knowledge/experience of importing desirable.Knowledge & Skills* The ability to follow procedures in an accurate and timely manner.* Communication skills.* Project management skills.* Planning & co-ordination skills.PLP GB has been manufacturing in Andover for over 60 years and is part of a global group operating in 19 countries with its HQ based in the US. PLP is a family run business with a 75 year heritage as an innovator, designer and supplier of equipment for the global electricity, telecoms and renewable energy industries.

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