Line Planner – Production Control 6679

1 week ago


Worcester, United Kingdom First Base Employment Full time

Line Planner – Production Control 6679 Location: Worcester Hours: Day Shift, Monday to Friday Salary: £31,300 – £39,800 DOE Key Responsibilities of a Line Planner – Production Control Own the A-line plan for the assigned machine line, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and delivery targets. Represent the product group in key daily meetings (MOD meeting, New Option meeting, morning production meeting, pre-firm check meeting). Coordinate activities across ICs, EDM and PMC to support efficient production flow. Manage expectations for new options entering the assembly process to minimise disruption and maximise efficiency. Lead modifications affecting your product group to drive improvements in line efficiency and output. Act as the first point of contact for YMX, providing updates on open slots, sequence approvals and delivery confirmations. Confirm material availability following specification or sequence changes and highlight risks to the Planning Manager. Resolve preferential origin issues impacting the build or export process. Approve and communicate sequence changes, escalating to the Planning Manager where required. Proactively manage open machine slots with YMX to optimise line capacity and customer delivery performance. Ensure customer delivery dates are achievable and maintained through continuous monitoring of the production plan. Support and validate option costing with accurate and timely input for commercial and production alignment. Key Skills of a Line Planner – Production Control Essential Strong communication and coordination skills. Advanced IT proficiency with the ability to interpret and analyse data effectively. High level of ownership, accountability and confidence in decision‑making. Excellent problem‑solving ability, particularly under pressure in a fast‑paced production environment. Strong planning and organisational skills. Understanding of ERP systems (ideally Microsoft AX). Good appreciation of how the physical production environment integrates with ERP activities. Desirable Experience with engineering change management, modification control or new product introduction. Understanding of preferential origin rules and their impact on production/export. Previous experience in a sales coordination or customer‑facing environment. Background in manufacturing or assembly operations. Knowledge of material planning principles and production structures. Application Details To apply for this role, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330. Refer a Friend If this role isn’t for you but you know someone who may be a great fit, we offer a generous referral scheme. View All Vacancies For all our latest roles, please visit: https://first-base.co.uk/current-jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr


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