Production Planner

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Aldermaston (RG7 4PR) with free onsite parking.

Package: Up to £50K Dependent on suitability and level of experience

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. This role is primarily on-site due to the nature of the work. There may be some limited opportunity to work flexibly dependent upon specific local area needs.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Planner to work in the central planning team within the Product Delivery Management Office.

Are you a data-oriented professional with an eye for detail? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating delivery schedules, analysing data, assessing processes and enhancing the way we plan operations. If you thrive in a technical environment and have a passion for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Who are we looking for?

We need you to have the following:

1. Experience of Production Planning.
2. Experience of MS Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint / Project).
3. Experience of working in operational environment, production, and or supply chain functions.
4. Able to objectively make decisions based upon data.
5. Experience of ERP / MRP2 systems.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

1. SAP S4/HANA
2. Primavera (P6)
3. Inventory control processes.
4. Lean principles.
5. Integrated Operations Planning, encompassing Production, Maintenance, and Capital Projects.
6. A relevant manufacturing or planning-related professional qualification.

You will have responsibilities including:

1. Integration of business unit schedules.
2. Analysing operational, product and process data.
3. Management and support of core operational systems.
4. Generation of improvement project plans and estimates.
5. Assist in development of a Rough-Cut Capacity Planning tool.
6. Development and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
7. Support users within the business units on use of the ERP/MRP2 systems and processes.
8. Development of standard work to support business as usual tasks.
9. Effectively communicate with stakeholders, both internal customers and suppliers.
10. Continually improve data, processes and systems.
11. Proactively resolve arising issues.
12. Maturing the culture, processes and data, required in order to successfully implement a new ERP system (SAP).
13. Reporting on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
14. Working collaboratively with the business units, to share best practice and to manage internal supply chains.
15. Attending Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed.
16. Communicating effectively verbally and non-verbally.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a busy environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

1. 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
2. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
3. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
4. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
5. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
6. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
7. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.

Candidates require 10 years continuous residency in the UK and must hold UK citizenship.