Job details: Production Planner [ref:35504]

Location: Ely (CB6)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week on a rota basis ensuring there is cover between 7:30am until 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35504

Polytec are looking for a Production Planner for our client based in Ely to ensure continuous supply of manufactured items using scheduling production plans matching capacity and demand.

Responsibilities:

* Generate and maintain a detailed production plan
* Daily review meetings
* Overseeing the release of production work in the absence of managers
* Monitor capacity utilisation initiating supply chain related corrective actions
* Respond to Lead Time & Delivery Update requests
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives following PDCA or lean principles by conducting root cause analysis
* Have awareness of ongoing projects and NPI release dates, ensuring a smooth transition to production
* Collaborative working with other internal teams to ensure uninterrupted flow of goods

Requirements:

* Planning production operations experience and confidence using ERP systems (AX 2012 or D365)
* Continuous improvement and/or lean activity experience
* Collaborative worker
* Flexible working hours to ensure seamless onsite production scheduling support
* CPIM would be beneficial
* Competent user of MS Office with confident Excel abilities
* Strong analytical skills

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!