Production Planner

The Role

• Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Organize and schedule production requirements throughout the site, ensuring all customer orders are completed efficiently, on time and in way that optimizes the overall production performance.  
  • Actively engage and work with other departments to ensure a collaborative approach throughout the planning process.  
  • Proactively work with the Planning Manager to support with the delivery of the strategic vision and direction of the department.
  • Work with the wider team to maximize learning and engagement. 
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. 
  • Responsible for all planning of rivet production to support customer requirements
  • Plan and monitor the capacity, planning and production of the rivet manufacturing areas 
  • Provide monthly targets for the rivet manufacturing processes, identifying and resolving any capacity issues with the aid of operations. 
  • Produce production schedules for the rivet manufacturing processes taking into account the processing rules whilst minimizing machine changeovers without impacting customer deliveries 
  • Take part in the daily production meeting, reporting KPI’s and raising any problems or concerns 
  • Ensure the weekly MRP plans are maintained, new orders are released in a timely manner and MRP messages are actioned accordingly 
  • Responsible for generating documentation for rivet sub contract processes. 
  • Ensure rivet sub contract supply is in line with customer requirements and the supplier delivery performance is reviewed on a monthly basis.
  • Report/analyse on time delivery, identifying the root cause for shortages and liaising with relevant departments to prevent re-occurrence  
  • Ensure all Work Instructions for planning are up to date and support the training/mentoring of staff as required 
  • Review MRP parameters, sales forecasts and system requirements to ensure the rivet planning process is optimized 
  • Provide support to produce the monthly S&OP plans to show the medium to long term production requirements for the key rivet production processes and highlight any capacity/manning gaps 
  • Support the equipment planning when required, providing cover for holidays/sickness 
  • Liaise with other departments to support rivet manufacturing throughout the business 
  • Identify opportunities to develop and improve the role in line with the values of continuous improvement. Working with various stakeholders implementing any changes in an efficient and cost effective manor  
  • Provide support to any key projects involving rivets that require production planning and/or customer planning requirements  
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Company 

What you can expect from us? 

To support production areas in providing a sustainable world-leading manufacturing facility, through the improvement and development of the processes and process teams.

What we expect of you? 

Education / Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience of working in a similar planning/supply chain role 

• Experience of working in the automotive sector is desirable but not essential  

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment 

• Experience of using ERP and MRP systems 

• Competency with using Microsoft Excel to quickly analyse data 

• High level of computer literacy and an ability and willingness to learn new software 

• High level of communications skills and a self-motivated individual with the constant ambition to ensure the team succeed. 

• Excellent communication skills in the English language speaking and writing 

Person Specification

• A true team player who is resourceful and is comfortable managing and driving change 
• Operates well under pressure and is able to prioritize work according to the needs of the business. 
• Possess good IT skills and is focussed on streamlining processes to drive efficiencies and strive for continuous improvement. 
• Takes a methodical approach to the job with good attention to detail when planning and carrying out tasks
• Has a conscientious, positive attitude to quality and workmanship 
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and takes a pragmatic approach 
• Ability to make decisions, using their initiative and carry out appropriate actions in line with the company policy and strategy 
• A self-starter with an interest in personal and career development and training within the workplace 

City
Shanghai

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