Job Title:  Production Planner (m/f/d)

The Production Planner is supporting the Plant Manager driving various activities relating to the organisation of workflow of AMETEK's facility, including Operations and Engineering.

The individual will liaise with the Plant Manager and Operations staff for the effective execution of their duties and will adjust schedules for timely delivery and maintain up to date knowledge of the objectives. The individual will plan and monitor material movement utilising approved methodologies for best practice implementation for material and labour.

Within the Operations area the Production Planner will work to:

• Ensure that all kit assemblies are planned in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Plant Manager to ensure the latest requirements are met.
• Schedule work utilising the company’s ERP system.
• Create and update works orders.
• Maintain routing and costing accuracy.
• Be part of the month cycle counting process.
• Create reports and spreadsheet for use up stream pertaining to the Operations area.
• Review and create purchasing activity as necessary.
• Observe and Implement the Quality procedures for the area.
• Act as a second for areas of stock, planning and delivery activities where necessary.

In addition, the Production Planner will:

• Identify and implement improvements in process. Suitable steps are:
• Identify opportunities for improvement in supply and demand.
• Evaluate proposed changes for benefits and disadvantages.
• Discuss / arrange for implementation via the Plant Manager.

• Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships:
• Establish and maintain the trust and support of work colleagues.
• Establish and maintain the trust of the Plant Manager.
• Establish and maintain good inter-departmental relationships.

• Exchange information to solve problems and make decisions:
• Contribute to discussions to solve problems and make decisions.
• Advise and inform others.

• Initiate meaningful non-conformances to Quality Manual:
• Understand importance of Quality compliance to the Company.
• Become familiar with relevant procedures.
• Take appropriate action to mitigate non-compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3+ years of planning experience in a production environment
• Effective communications skills in English.
• Have proven problem-solving methodologies.
• Level 3 qualification in Electronics or Planning field.