Job Description

Summary

Control, schedule and plan the flow of work to ensure production and financial forecasts are met. Coordinating with area managers to establish objectives and guidelines, generation of production plans and job orders, and supervising supply chain operations to ensure the key objectives of the operational business are supported.

Key duties and responsibilities

Manage production schedules from launch to completion of products. Monitor contract performance via KPIs and customer scorecards. Collaborate with management to develop planning processes and best practices. Determine start dates based on lead-times and schedule work. Facilitate regular production meetings to ensure parts are on schedule Collate and catalogue export documents within repository. Attend customer calls and meetings where necessary Provide a weekly despatch list for the team leaders, inspectors and despatch Book transport for finished goods where necessary Assist operations team in controlling production costs. Liaise with Management on progress of work and evaluate any risks to plan. Collate and review current stock / WIP levels. Identify shortages and late launches potentially risking manufacture plan. Any other duties or projects as required within the skill set of this position.

Experience

Proven experience in a planning/manufacturing operations role Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proven experience using ERP Systems to support operational requirements Good analytical skills and data analysis skills.
Skills

Strong teamwork, organisational and time management skills Ability to plan and manage operational resources effectively, evaluating and updating forecasts as required and identifying any financial impact Self-motivated and pro-active approach with an ability to work under pressure Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint & ERP systems Excellent communication skills are essential

Agency Policy

Darchem Engineering will often look to source candidates directly and, as such, does not accept or respond to unsolicited or speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

If we require agency involvement for a specific role, we will reach out to agencies on our preferred suppliers list.

In cases where an unsolicited or speculative CV is submitted by an agency, the agency unconditionally accepts that we may contact this candidate directly and a fee will not be payable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person