Acorn by Synergie have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Planner to join a global market leading manufacturer in the heart of North Devon on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.
Scope of the role
Responsibility of leading planning activities and implementing new processes and activities to improve delivery performance & inventory turns for a specific area of the business. The post holder will lead the activities of a small team to manage demand within the MRP system (control of planning parameters) and ensure supply (internal & external) is aligned to demand. The Lead Planner will generate and agree the production plan and communicate the plan within the business.
Key Responsibilities
Improving & maintaining area delivery performance (in combination with production managers)
Improving area inventory turns (Days on Hand - DOH)
Maintaining MRP demand & data integrity
Management of Planning & Logistics Controllers
Material supply to point of use
Generating production plan (with MTMs/Production Manager) within MRP
Reducing the transactional activities within the area
Management and control of material movement processes
Ensuring integration of new product/programs into planning and logistics processes for area
Involvement & support the capacity planning for operations within the cell
Potential customer interface
Develop and maintain close working relationship with purchasing to ensure continuity of external parts supply
Shipping of product to Customer
Managing a small team of planners and dealing with all aspects of line management
Manage 5S+ and standard work processes.
Drive and manage deployment of lean processes
Skills & Education
Detailed knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodology in materials management environment
Leadership skills for team management
Experience of leading people through change processes
High levels of MFGPro proficiency
High levels of MS office proficiency
Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not essential
Highly organised with strong communication skills
Experience of implementing new processes, procedures and responsibilities
PC and data analysis skill to readily and effectively manage available information
Capable of recommending and applying optimum inventory management tools
Familiar with the quality control demands of an aerospace or similar type company
APICS, BPICS or IOM qualification essential
Benefits
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy more or sell away your annual leave.
Generous Employer Pension contribution (up to 8%)
Flexible benefits scheme to include dental cover, childcare vouchers, life assurance, cycle to work and much more.
Opportunity for career progression.
Top notch facilities with a positive office culture
If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please apply online today or call the team on (phone number removed)