Manufacturing Production Planner

2 weeks ago

St Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom Kurt J Lesker Company Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year
Manufacturing Production Planner

Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you We are looking for a Manufacturing Production Planner to join us at the Kurt J. Lesker Company at our European headquarters based in St. Leonards, East Sussex.

About the role:
As the Manufacturing Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run seamlessly. Your responsibilities include planning, updating, and monitoring the manufacturing schedule by aligning product shipment dates with customer expectations, material delivery timelines, and available manufacturing resources. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Product Specialists, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive efficient production, meet delivery commitments, and uphold customer satisfaction.

About us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance vacuum products and systems that power innovation across semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical industries. With over 70 years of expertise, we're trusted by some of the world's most critical sectors to support the development of next-generation technologies. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and a workplace culture that values excellence.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accuracy of the daily production schedules for the Machine Shop to set achievable targets
  • Use ERP capacity planning tools to make necessary recommendations to the EMEIA Manufacturing Manager to maintain on time delivery
  • Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule to ensure past due orders are minimized
  • Provide daily production/shipping performance updates against established goal
  • Develop sales and operation planning reports which include current and future demand
  • Continuously monitor production capacity and load to maintain on time delivery
  • Establish delivery dates at the time of order acceptance
  • Estimate production lead time for each order considering the availability of machines, materials, tooling, number of operations involved, manufacturing backlog, order quantity, complexity of product, outside operations, previous history, etc.
  • Recommend optimum lot sizes considering production processes and customer demand
  • Analyse delivery data for ways to continuously improve on time delivery
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required
  • Experience in manufacturing including but not limited to welding, fabricating, and machining of multiple materials or equivalent experience.
  • Self-motivated and able to multitask.
  • Strong people skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates good problem solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
Preferred but not essential
  • Experience in manufacturing within the Vacuum Science Industry
  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering or above  or equivalent working experience in a manufacturing related field.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Matched pension up to 5%
  • Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
  • Income protection insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Continuous learning and development through in-depth training
  • Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV's from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J Lesker Company Ltd is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

For further information or assistance, please contact [email protected]

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company
 

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