Planning Engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturer in Oldham are looking to recruit an experienced Production Planner to join the business on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in Production Planning in a manufacture to order environment. Candidates will be required to coordinate the issue and receipt of all manufacturing paperwork to the planned schedule to achieve OTDCandidates will have experience working within a Manufacturing Engineering based environment ideally with experience in planning Fabrication / Machining and AssemblyHours - Monday - Friday 7 : 30AM - 3 : 30PMThis role is available for an immediate start.Responsibilities

• Coordinate the issue and receipt of all manufacturing paperwork to the planned schedule
• Capture root cause for failure to achieve customer delivery schedule & leadtime.
• Highlight any past due customer orders and escalate through the appropriate channels to completion.
• Plan capacity against workload, highlighting any issues to the Value Stream Manager.
• Report daily KPIs against Production Plans including kitting, quality release and witness inspection.
• Coordinate sub-contract operations and free issue material to meet production demands.
• Review the sales order backlog report to coordinate accurate information for the daily weekly production meetings and open order books.
• Provide Customer Services and lead time responses in a timely manner.
• Support in the investigation and close out of NCRs within expected lead time.
• Create, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Whilst undertaking duties, ensure that all Company policy and procedures are adhered to (including HSE and Quality)QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrable experience in production planning - ideally with experience in planning fabriction, machining or assembly
• Ability to bring multiple departments together to ensure OTD
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressureThis vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Business