Production Planner

**Scope of Role**

The Production Planner will be responsible for assisting the co-ordination of the production schedules of both the Aston Clinton and Newry Sites under supervision of the Production Planning Supervisor. The Planner will aide facilitation of the timely planning of deliveries within the supply chain. The Planner optimises inventory and production planning to meet service, cost and timeliness objectives.

**Compliance**
- Cooperating with and support the compliance management system and encouraging personnel to do the same
- Developing personnel awareness of product compliance obligations
- Actively participate in corrective actions from concerns or internal audits.
- Ensuring that all personnel within their control are complying with the organisations product compliance obligations, policies, processes and procedures
- Integrating product compliance obligations into existing business practises and procedures in their area of responsibility and encouraging a compliance culture
- Encouraging their personnel to raise product compliance concerns.

**Key Responsibilties**
- The Production Planner will work with the Production Planning Supervisor to;
- Manage and control production schedules daily.
- Manage and control the Order book via communication with the Sales Order Processing team.
- Produce the Production Plan in line with Demand Schedule.
- Advise Commercial teams on delivery schedules v Customer Requirements.
- Liaise with Procurement and Logistics as required.
- Advise Sales about increased lead times during busy periods.
- Work with Production Managers and Cell Leaders to resolve potential bottlenecks in production.
- Manage Factory Capacity regarding Resource Planning.
- Maintain stock accuracy across all locations to ensure physical stock matches system balances.
- Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure backflushing completed in a timely manner
- Any other reasonable related duties as required including travel to other Kingspan sites.
- Maintain and promote a compliance culture throughout the organisation in order to ensure the highest levels of integrity, honesty and professionalism.
- Promote the highest possible standards of health, safety, environmental, quality and product compliance.

**Person Specification**
- Essential_
- Maths and English to GCSE or Similar
- An understanding of manufacturing processes.
- The ability to resolve problems in an efficient manner.
- Experience using ERP systems
- Strong MS Office Skills
- Approachable Attitude
- Desirable_
- Qualifications relevant to manufacturing operations
- Office Environment Experience
- Experience with Production/Supply Planning

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aston Clinton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Production Scheduling: 1 year (preferred)
- Production Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location