Back to search
We are looking for an experienced Production/Capacity Planner to join a manufacturing company based in Poole. They design and supply tools for the oil and gas industry and this an opportunity to be part of a strong team. Responsible for creating capacity plans that meet business targets whilst optimising manufacturing efficiency and costs.
Main Accountabilities
Using Materials Resource Planning (MRP) software to load manufacturing capacity, to achieve required sales order deadlines.
Planning machine shop loading around staff holidays, sicknesses and machine breakdowns.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and provide solutions.
Communicate production schedule to staff and progress works orders through the production cycle.
Measure and report on monthly KPIs including schedule adherence, equipment utilization, efficiency and productivity.
Purchasing consumable requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Ensure manufacturing data is accurate at all times.
Create, modify and maintain manufacturing routing cards.
Liaise with Machine Shop Supervisor on technical manufacturing details.
Raise purchase orders for mid process sub-contract operations.
Facilitate continuous improvement of activities, processes, and procedures.
Ensure the work environment is kept clean and tidy.
Experience and Skills
Punctual, good team player.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Manufacturing/production planning experience preferred.
Experience using Microsoft office, MRP & Scheduling systems.
ISO 9001 experience.
Knowledge of the CNC machining process.
Health and Safety
Responsible for ensuring that the HSE Management System is implemented within the operations under their control. The person must actively monitor the workplace to ensure that acceptable standards are maintained. Where risks are identified the person must ensure that these risks are controlled, so far as is reasonably practicable.
Ensuring that employees, contractors and visitors are aware of relevant HSE procedures
Establishing that all equipment, plant and substances used are suitable for the task and are kept in good working condition: this includes the regular maintenance and servicing of equipment
Taking immediate and appropriate steps to investigate and rectify any risks to people or the environment arising from the work activity
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-2.30pm
Salary and Benefits
Salary £32K-36K (doe)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme
