Job Description

Job Function:

Supply Chain

Job Location:

Sheffield

Hours of Work:

37 hours / week Mon-Thurs: 08:30 - 17:00. Fri 08:30 - 13:30

Closing Date:

Open until filled
Main Purpose of Job:


To assume responsibility of the Sales and Production Plan to meet Customer demand


Key Tasks

Launch orders into production and establish a sequence of each work order through each operation to support production requirements and on time in full shipments Maintain MRP departmental work-to lists - ensuring all work order stage dates and completion dates are maintained throughout production Support in the creation of the detailed Forge Plan with area supervisors Create a detailed machine shop plan based on inventory levels and available resources Collaborate with the other production and technical departments to ensure the correct flow of product to support requirements Track progress against schedules and departmental OTIF Lead weekly production planning meetings Generate reports on production performance, identifying areas for improvement Effective inventory management to reduce slow moving WIP Monitor and maintain MRP driven data - lead-times and production queue times Coordinate with the Raw Materials department to ensure material availability is aligned to the forward plan Collaborate with the customer delivery planners to ensure correct orderbook alignment in line with capacity and communicate any impacts to delivery requirements Supporting in the accurate forecasting of revenue to support the overall business financial plan

Knowledge and Aptitude required

Excellent Interpersonal / communication skills, written and verbal Excellent influencing skills Organized, methodical and logical/pragmatic Self-motivated/Driven to succeed Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships Able to work to own initiative Professional Positive and determined, can-do attitude Flexible and adaptable team player Excellent analytical skills/eye for detail

Experience and Qualifications

Demonstratable experience in a production planning role Solid understanding of production processes Experience working within a Manufacturing or similar fast paced environment Experience with using MRP systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment. Advanced Microsoft Experience (Excel) * Must be able to drive as the role is multi-site based