Production Scheduler

First Recruitment Services

Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 6 days

Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1SN, England

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

My client is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner to join their team as a Production Scheduler, offering a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per year.
The role requires a minimum of 3 years of proven manufacturing experience and involves managing shop floor planning and coordinating with purchasing teams.
Candidates should possess exceptional planning, communication, and organizational skills, along with an Engineering HNC qualification, preferably with a mechanical bias.
The position emphasizes the implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles and participation in lead-time reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality standards.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a pension plan, life assurance, and a bonus program of up to 6% of the base salary.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? My client is seeking a skilled and dynamic Manufacturing Planner to join its team as a Production Scheduler! This pivotal role involves ensuring the timely delivery of products to meet customer and business needs in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Day-to-day responsibilities of the Production Scheduler are:

Manage all shop floor manufacturing planning, including physical inventory counts, KanBan adjustments, quoting lead times for sales, and monitoring project orders.
Coordinate with purchasing teams to address material and expedite requirements.
Contribute to lead-time reduction initiatives and improvement projects.
Implement LEAN manufacturing principles to boost efficiency, production volume, and quality standards.
Perform product and process analysis for cost reduction and quality enhancement.
Lead Value Stream meetings to drive operational excellence.

Skills and Abilities required for the Production SScheduler include:

Exceptional planning, communication, and organisational skills.
Proven manufacturing experience is essential.
Experience in change management.
Minimum of Engineering HNC qualification, preferably with a mechanical bias.
Comfortable working in a team environment under tight deadlines, with proficiency in project management tools.

You will be familiar with MRP/ERP systems, have an understanding of pump applications and manufacturing processes, as well as knowledge of accredited quality or purchasing systems, expertise in supply chain excellence, planning, quoting, and demand management and proficiency in Lean Six Sigma principles.

Benefits: Including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension 4% employer / employee, Life Assurance - 4 x salary, Bonus Programme (up to 6% base), cycle to work scheme

If you’re passionate about driving efficiency, improving processes, and making a difference in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, please apply.

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