Production Planner
1 month ago
Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Production Planner. This role will involve providing manufacturing plans which enables forecasting sales turnover, delivery schedules and load and capacity models for the business. Also, anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of resource. Please note: This role is for an 18 months fixed term contract.
Role Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead the overall planning process to establish component lead times and production capacity.
- Understand the manufacturing process, accounting for all interdependencies.
- Assist in the planning and assessment of the supply chain, implementing changes to improve processes.
- Develop forecasting tools and procedures.
- Develop, maintain and communicate KPI’s and reports.
- Assist in estimating delivery dates for prospective order intake.
- Provide prompt and accurate data to projects teams..
- Contingency planning and identifying potential area’s for business improvement.
About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
- Previous experience of planning and scheduling.
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
- Strong IT skills, specifically MS Excel and MS Project.
- Good communication skills.
Days/Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
- Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
- Long service award scheme.
- You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
- A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and
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