Production Planner
About the Company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Cork. This client is a world leader in their Industry, developing cutting edge products for a wide variety of applications.
 

My client is currently recruiting a Production Planner to join our their team in Cork. The Production Planner reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Supply Chain Team including onsite purchasing, inventory and logistics. The production planner will have responsibility for all activities involved in the management and planning of production build schedule and maintenance in ERP through to final completion of work orders.
 The role will require daily interface with production supervisors, buyers, customer service team, demand planner and Program Management.
 

• The day-to-day control and organisation of their assigned duties within the Planning group

• Planning activities, capacity planning, work order generation, order processing, chairing of planning meetings and relevant report generation.
• Ensuring timely response to Customer service on commit dates and for ensuring that those dates are in line with the agreed guidelines.

• Co-ordinating the demand data and reconciling with capacity/materials availability. Including “What if analysis” on the potential impact of the demand numbers.
• Review materials supply and highlight potential material issues against the plan and interacting with the purchasing department to develop solutions.

• Maintenance of a production schedule to consistently achieve performance targets.
• Determine the build plan on a weekly basis and expedite full material supply to support. This needs to be maintained on a rolling planning window basis to ensure schedule and ERP stability.
• To liaise with the Demand Planner and Production Supervisors to meet material and manufacturing lead times required for firm and forecasted production schedules.

• Working with New Product introduction teams to plan new customer requirements in line with the New Product Introduction build plan.

• Production of relevant reports, in MS Excel and other tools, to track site performance to customer expectations.

• When CEM (contract electronic manufacturers) are used the Production Planner will represent the interest of the company in the CEM planning schedule.

• Contribute to departmental Continuous Improvement goals, including cost reduction and lead time improvement, by taking part in Lean/CI programs through the Value Stream Management process. Identify areas of improvement in current processes and methods.
• Provide support for other members of the team in fulfilling the agreed company objectives and strategy.
• Provide cover to the Demand Planner Role and the planning team as a group.
• Completion of other project tasks as outlined by Supervisor.

• 3/4 years experience minimum required in a similar role within the Electronics Industry and/or Medical Devices is essential as a base requirement.

• Applicable Third level qualification required, OR full qualification to APICS/CPIM/SCM or IIPMM. Candidates currently pursuing a qualification will be considered.

• Strong understanding of material purchasing, material planning, production planning and inventory management practices.

• Demonstrated attention to detail with good follow-up and factory planning understanding.

• Proficiency required and proven track record in IT Applications (ERP, MS Office).

• SAP experience is a distinct advantage.

• Knowledge and practice of Lean principles is an advantage

• Possess excellent communication skills interact across all levels of the business and to contribute and lead solutions across teams and departments.

• Excellent organisation and problem solving skills with a record of Continuous Improvement

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Competitive salary as well as a leading benefits package available for the right candidate.

Contact
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