Production Value Stream Planner

4 weeks ago


Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Production Value Stream Planner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Value Stream Planner to join our team at Thorlabs. As a key member of our production planning team, you will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted and on-time supply of manufactured items to warehouses and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate and maintain an achievable production plan to meet promised delivery dates, matching MRP demand with works orders based on stock availability and capacity.
  • Attend daily review meetings with Production team leaders and respond to any planning-related throughput issues by identifying ways to continuously improve planning processes.
  • Monitor % capacity utilisation through the day and initiate supply chain related corrective actions.
  • Manage planning related ERP settings to ensure they are correct.
  • Respond to Lead Time & Delivery Update requests from worldwide sales groups.
  • Analyse KPI reports (late orders, open works orders, zero stock).
  • Actively contribute to new methods and strategies that improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Apply problem-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives that follow PDCA or lean principles.

Requirements:

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to draw actionable insights from multiple, large sources of data and communicate these effectively through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Ability to handle large Microsoft Excel-based data sets reliably.
  • Detail oriented and works in a structured and organised manner.
  • Willingness to become super user of ERP system (AX 2012 or D365).
  • Able to work collaboratively with Stores, Production, Inspection, and Packing teams to ensure uninterrupted flow of goods to meet requested delivery dates.
  • Willing to change hours as needed to ensure onsite production scheduling support.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
  • Opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail recruitment@thorlabs.com.



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