Contek Recruitment are working with a reputable sheet metal fabrication companyin Telford, who are looking for a Production Planner to join their growing team.
Their extensive sheet metal service range can fulfill every aspect of a project. Their CNC press braking, spot welding, stud welding, pemserting and mechanicaly and electrical assembly ensure consistent manufacturing all completed under the same roof. Their dedicated welding department combined with onwards fabrication capabilities guarantee all-encompassing solutions.
As a Production Planner, you will take responsibility of the sheet metal fabricationschedule, providing services to key customers,ensuring efficient and effective planning operation of their servicesand delivering opportunities for continuous improvement.
Duties andResponsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and update the sheet metal fabrication schedule.
- Working closely with the production department.
- Involvement with production meetings.
- Ensure that the schedule fulfils the customer order book and is aligned to both inventory and on-time delivery targets.
- Alert the appropriate staff when there are schedule changes or delays.
- Hold reviews with the management team to check overall performance; This may involve further planning and rescheduling.
- Communicate any potential risks and/or problems.
- Ensuring availability of materials.
- Inventory management.
- A minimal amount of purchasing.
- Maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers.
Person Requirements:
- Previous experience within sheet metal fabrication is required.
- An understanding of production processes and ways of working is required.
- The ability to commute to Telford is required.
If you are interested in this position, don't hesitate to send over an application and I'll be sure to give you a call to sicsuss things further.