Production Planner

Production Planner Wantage, England

Williams Advanced Engineering
Full Time Wantage, England 32058 - 49446 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

WAE Technologies Limited exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for Production Planner to join our Manufacturing Team in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. Purpose of the role is to assist the Production Manager in the execution of the ERP / MRP system generated production schedule, ensuring the plan is delivered efficiently based on material and resource availability.

Job role:

  • Working closely with the procurement, warehouse and manufacturing teams to determine the status of all material procurement and assembly activities.
  • Building and developing existing manufacturing capability using the resource in the department.
  • Execution of the ERP / MRP systems planned works order related activities (production assemblies, sub-contract works orders etc).
  • Creation and processing of ad-hoc works orders, routings and BoMs for internal conversions (reworks, revision changes etc).
  • Responsible for the expediting of overdue works orders to achieve the production schedule.
  • Attends and provides input to planning meetings with Programmes, Procurement & Production.
  • Supporting procurement/material planning (from an ERP / MRP process perspective) with the scheduling and expediting of production material.
  • Champion the production scheduling process, supporting and guiding other departments in the usage of ERP / MRP (Dynamics D365).
  • Supports and guides other departments in the usage of ERP (in the context of Demand/Supply chain scheduling).
  • Planning, optimising and improving material control and production scheduling, working closely with procurement, warehousing and manufacturing to ensure customer build schedules are achieved.
  • Support Implementation of Lean manufacturing principles into the planning and production processes.
  • Developing processes and working with the company’s ERP / MRP systems.
  • Liaison with internal departments to ensure efficient and timely introduction of new products / projects.
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles into the planning and production processes.
  • Ensure data accuracy within the ERP / MRP system.

You’ll have:

  • A strong working knowledge of Production Planning and Scheduling within an Engineering company.
  • Experience of ERP systems – Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferable.
  • Experience in an engineering change environment with multiple products and complex BOMs.
  • Experience in Siemens Teamcenter or another PLM system.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work with a flexible approach in a very fast paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Delivery and monitoring of various Key Business Performance Measures (On time delivery, Shortages, ERP data integrity).
  • Good communicator at all levels within the business – a strong ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships internally and externally, this role will be the key day to day interface with Programmes, Procurement, Warehousing and Production.

We’ll provide:

  • Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
  • A supportive and empowering work environment

Application deadline:

The closing date for applications is 1st of May 2023.

Location:

  • Role is based in a brand new high volume manufacturing facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK.
  • WAE Head office, Grove, Oxfordshire
  • WAE Prototype Manufacturing, Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wantage, OX12 0DQ

Production Planner
Williams Advanced Engineering

www.wae.com
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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