To provide daily planning of all production resources and capacity to meet customer demand

KEY RESULT AREAS:

* Generation of day-to-day production schedules/plans optimizing production processes

* Capacity planning effective to production deadlines identifying risks to project deadlines

* Liaison with internal stakeholders - Sales, Engineering, Projects, Procurement etc.

* Analyse/monitor inventory levels

* Problem solving and data analysis

* Assisting departmental managers with capacity reports

* Continuous improvement with regards to processes and the use of our ERP system

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Activities

* Analyse sales forecast changes and liaises with Production Manager to identify issues surrounding production of projects

* Lead daily planning and manage activity exceptions

* Support Manufacturing with make or buy decisions

* Maintain work centre schedules to ensure proper job scheduling and capacity limitations are understood and communicated when necessary.

* Data Analysis of sales and production performance and establish Engineering, Production and Quality Control priorities.

* Develop planning processes to streamline manual development MRP/ PMRP planning systems.

* Provide guidance and training to other detail Planners/ leaders were necessary specifically on new techniques or process changes.

* Handle production control issues or concerns within the department

* Attend production meetings

Work Health & Safety

* Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety at work. This requirement is detailed in legislation and there are penalties for noncompliance.

* All employees are required to comply with company policies, procedures and rules on health and safety

* Employees will ensure that visitors under their supervision observe company procedures for visitor control and comply with all relevant occupational health and safety requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

* Highly Organised

* Proven experience of production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment

* Production engineering qualification

* Strong work ethic, analytical and problem-solving skills are the main criteria for this role.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Working knowledge of Demand Planning and forecasting.

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Navision or equivalent software

* Previous production planning or production scheduling experience

* ERP system experience around MRP/PMRP

* Strong interpersonal and teamwork work