Facilities Planner

The Facility Planner is responsible for the project planning, installation and optimisation of assembly hardware and related logistics hardware systems to agreed cost and deadline targets. This covers the feasibility, specification, supplier selection, cost,quality, ergonomics, environment and availability of the technical solutions.
- Procurement of the conveyor handling and storage equipment from the RFQ (Request for quotation) (incl. circle of bidders) till the point of EKW (Einkaufswagen) creation
- Monitoring of the project and manufacturing progress at the supplier
- Detailed cost and schedule planning and monitoring (of the implementation plan)
- Site visits and meetings to identify potential hazards
- Set-up of preventive measures
- Set-up of measures with regards to irregularities and interruptions
- Internal construction management for the respective facility during the realization period.
- Definition and realization of acceptance steps, as for e.g. Pre acceptances, Transfer of risk, Operational readiness, Final acceptance and Hand over to production/maintenance
- Change Management
- Service confirmations and release of payments
- Definition and realization of the availability test
- Monitoring of the rectification of deficiencies / open points until the handover of the facility to the operator.

**Educational requirements**: For the Planner Degree/Masters with 3-5 years’ experience an advantage
- Relevant Knowledge including machine control, automation, robotics and control engineering, building services, hydraulics, pneumatics, project management, IT networks, machine operator protection and health and safety.
- Good leadership and project planning skills are required.
- Good problem resolution techniques and preventative maintenance techniques
- Must be able to communicate with internal and external International partners and have the ability to sell concepts and communicate technical solution effectively.
- Good knowledge of VPS principles.
- Good office IT skills.

**Index Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.