Manufacturing Resource Planner

Department: Operations

Location: Sandwich

Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: Competitive DOE

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Our client is seeking a Material Resource Planner to form an integral part of their Operations team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager your role will require you to ensure effective planning of material and resource to meet the demands of the customer's deliveries. Ensuring that all materials and goods required for production go into the right place exactly when they should. They will work closely with managers and engineers to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The role will have a clear focus on continuous improvement and developing the planning function in line with the strategic objectives to enable effective procurement and planning to support production objectives and new product development.

Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to SC level & have a full UK driving licence.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Managing and controlling the Production Planning to ensure that production work flow is maximised to meet the output plan.
Ensure parts and materials are delivered on time to meet the production schedule.
Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
Work with the supply team and carry out the duties of a buyer as required to support the team's output.
Liaise with Suppliers and colleagues to ensure that their delivery schedules will be achieved.
Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. Sales, Engineering, Production and Business Development.
Continually improve planning methods and procedures to optimise production performance.
Ensuring that products are shipped accordingly to the plan whilst maintaining compliance with export restrictions.
Development and recording of relevant KPIs to improve performance.
Other tasks as required by the management team.

Qualifications:

GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English

Skills & Abilities:

Proven experience in a similar role
Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning)
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Capable of working well under pressure
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Analogical skills
Dealing with Complexity
Writing Procedures & present
Being highly professional and proficient
Applying health and safety practices
Managing stressful situations and projects
Must be comfortable working in the defence and security sectors.
Full clean driving licence

Knowledge:

Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information
Commercial awareness
Relevant technical knowledge
Understanding manufacturing methods

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a strong and vibrant Operation team, we encourage you to apply.