Back to search
A manufacturing demand Planner required to work day shift in Bridgewater 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary up to 38,000 per annum plus bonus twice a year plus subsidised canteen
This role reports to the operations manager and is one of the five functions of the operations team.
The MPS Planning Team Leader is responsible for leading and working with a team of MPS Planners processing orders through the business, assessing capacity constraints posed by incoming demand, aiding production in evaluating order patterns and highlighting possible areas of concern, helping production in its efforts to remove bottlenecks and arrears, supporting production heads where required and provide relevant data/updates to the S&OP team.
Ensuring that all commercial enquiries and orders are processed through the ERP system in an appropriate time frame. Maintaining accurate records of Orders, Export movements and Military documentation for auditing purposes. Managing and monitoring the performance level/costs of our freight forwarding companies.
Must have experience using SAP and excel
1. Tasks and Responsibilities
Oversee the team entering sales orders onto the ERP (our internal planning system)
Aiding the expediting of orders and giving status feedback on capacity issues
Oversee the team producing and collating daily manufacturing orders through the ERP system
Answering admin emails
Help resolve documentation issue
Managing the team releasing Rapid / Expedited production orders
Highlighting purchasing supply issues affecting production
Order chases sending early warnings to SCM and CSC advising of order delays
Supporting general data entry and admin.
Responsible for developing and increasing the relationship within the Marketing companies in terms of communication and service
Responsible for monthly reporting and KPIs
To complete and/or produce intercompany surveys
Join Sales and Operation calls arranged by Global Supply Chain
Liaise and communicate with other departments
To continuously monitor for improvements and efficiencies within the department
Monitor on-time delivery and production lead time
Responsible for the MPS Planning Team
Perform regular 1 to 1's with the scheduling team members
Assess and instigate training requirements for the team
Perform annual PEP's and mid-year reviews
Manage the workload of the team members
Contribute towards business improvements and manufacturing excellence projects
2. Education and Experience
GCSE Maths & English
IT and Data inputting experience
Relevant industry background in a similar role
Experience in Manufacturing production planning
. SAP experience
Leadership experience
3. Competencies
Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player
Knowledge of basic production processes, including product lines and dispatch processes
Holistic business understanding
Microsoft Office experience
Knowledge of Fourth shift and or SAP
Effective communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence, when required
Self-motivated to improve performance and results
Good analytical skills
Attention to detail
Continuous Improvement
Ability to delegate and empower others
5. Geography to cover and Travel requirements
Based on site at Bridgwater
Some travel maybe required to visit other sites, in the UK and abroad.
Must have the right to work in the UK
6. Personality
Highly engaged with high energy level and motivation
Result orientated
Organised and structured
Approachable and willing to help
Ability to lead by example
Able to remain calm under pressure
Diligent
Accurate
Self Motivating
Team Player
Excellent Communication Skills
Flexible
Problem solver
7. Key Performance Indicators
Satisfaction Survey - produce a basic survey annually and measure results to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of the department
Meeting KPIs
o Order Processing Times
o Order Enquiries
o Early Warnings
o In conjunction with Operations Arrears and Backlog
Manage external on time delivery (OTD) reporting and analysis
Measuring complaints and taking appropriate corrective actions
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
