Planning Manager

Job Description Summary:

Our client is based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, where it produces complex composite structures that are predominantly used to manufacture vital parts on ships, submarines and aircraft. From bespoke one-off designs to low-volume manufacture, the business enjoys a unique place within its sector thanks to its application of ground-breaking technologies that drive the industry forward.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the main purposes of the role are to both support the preparation and implementation of a new ERP system: Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS) as well as oversee the on-site Stores team. In addition to this the post holder will put in to practice their extensive planning knowledge to support the on-going planning activities of a busy manufacturing site.

The main aspects of the role will include:-

• support the operations team and to provide additional resource with the implementation of IFS as the planning aspect is fundamental to its success
• Support and advise on best practises for the implementation of the new IFS ERP
• With the Production Managers monitor and manage the efficiency and utilisation of available plant hours incorporating planned maintenance cycles
• Overseeing the on-site Stores team who deal with the full spectrum of stores/logistics issues on a day-to-day basis, goods inwards, including dealing with incoming materials, handling all aspects of shipping, arranging transport for materials etc
• Responsible for material demand planning and stock control
• Contribute to the capacity planning for the organisation and ensuring that it is integrated within the existing ERP system
• Monitor key manufacturing processes and data to identify capacity constraints and trends.
• Mentor staff where appropriate
• Perform any reasonable task as requested by the Line Manager

Qualifications:

• Experience of ERP implementation ESSENTIAL (any prior working knowledge of Max / IFS would be hugely beneficial)
• Extensive experience within a factory planning role, preferably within a composite manufacturing or aerospace/ defence environment
• Prior experience of supervising others and overseeing others workload
• Degree (engineering or business) level preferred, although professional Six Sigma or lean qualifications or equivalent accepted.
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office based applications
• Confident individual with the ability to create and foster close working relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to be able to present reports and presentations
• To be self-motivated with the ability to produce accurate work and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills

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