Job Description

Production Planning Engineer

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.

Since joining the WIKA Group in 2011, DH-Budenberg in Irlam has strengthened our global leadership in pressure calibration services.

Your activities

Review of Sales orders and ensuring Bill of Materials are correct before going to production. Observing existing processes, analysing KPI performance and addressing deficiencies accordingly. Managing of works orders and ensuring work completion on time to meet delivery criteria. Monitoring and tracking sales order progress and updating sales of the progress. Purchasing of stock items and monitoring stocking levels to maintain suitable stock for production flow using MRP. Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products. Liaising with Suppliers to maintain quality and delivery schedules. Attending and scheduling weekly production meetings to discuss open orders and delivery schedule. Distributing of works orders to Production and ensuring any issues are escalated to the relevant people. Understanding and meeting all customer contract requirements for the relevant works orders. Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team. Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets. Maintain quality in line with respective QA procedures and adhere to the Health and Safety policy of the business. Work with the Operations Manager and team on any other projects and assignments as required. Utilizing resource planning tools within D365 to ensure correct resources are allocated to and scheduling work order to meet order deadlines Analysing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.

Your profile

Engineering or Manufacturing background (e.g., degree/related qualification or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering). Experience with production planning and scheduling, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Understanding of Bills of Materials (BoMs) and technical drawings. Procurement and supplier management experience.

What we offer:

Competitive salary Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible working hours and hybrid working
25 days holiday plus bank holidays Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress Free on-site parking Employee Referral Scheme
Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements.

Production Planning Engineer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person