Job Description

We're looking for a detail-focused Production Planner to help plan and progress the production of our world-leading high-tech products.


You'll support the Production Manager through monitoring the ERP system, operating the automatic scheduler with guidance from the Production Manager, ensuring shortages are expedited and progressing work through the production areas.


OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.


Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.


We're very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.


The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Our benefits:

Salary between 32K - 42K

depending upon experience

Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch served daily by Chef Mark and his team

Flexible working options available.

We recognise the commitment and care of our team in making OpenWorks the success that it is and understand that life and work don't always fit neatly into set hours so we're happy to consider flexible working arrangements Discretionary performance related bonus 25 days holiday plus public holidays (+ long-service bonus days) Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch served daily by Chef Mark and his team Private health care insurance (via Aviva) Death in service cover to protect those close to you EV car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Paid team socials (i.e. think quiz nights, football, board game events and more) Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution) A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

What you'll be doing:

Monitor the ERP system for exceptions which will affect production Update the production plan in response to external factors (e.g. delays to materials, changes in demand) Managing Production data quality on the ERP system Update production BOMs in response to design changes or customisations when required Attend Production Planning meetings

What we're looking for:

Experience of using ERP systems in a production environment Previous experience as a Production Planner A willingness to learn and excellent attention to detail The ability to creatively solve problems

Desirable attributes:

Specific experience of using Infor Syteline ERP Have a broad knowledge of Infor Syteline beyond the production planning environment in order to support other business areas with ERP questions. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word Good communicator able to establish relationships across the company Assertive, resilient and welcomes change

What you'll get:

A role where your attention to detail directly impacts real-world safety and innovation A workplace where collaboration, learning and challenge are encouraged every day The satisfaction of knowing your work helps defend and protect key sites and individuals across the world A beautiful countryside workplace with fresh air, free meals and a sense of community

As a small, fast growing company (with approx 70 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You'll directly see the impact of your efforts.

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for surveillance applications and defence

Values

Be a Good Egg:

Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff:

We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered:

We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team:

Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong:

Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun:

We're doing amazing things with passionate people