Jobs in Silsoe

Manufacturing Planner

Ampthill

FTC until May 2027

Paying up to £46,000

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a robust production plan to support the manufacturing projects within the Special Projects business area.
A plan is required that informs Production Operations of the daily/weekly plan to meet Special Projects requirements for the manufacture of hardware principally for development programmes.
A near-term (weekly / fortnightly)outlook plan is required to give understanding to projects that machine and labour capacity is available to meet their near-term requirements and understand the capacity availability for opportunities when bidding.
The role will work closely with the SP Master Planning Lead, Manufacturing Team Leads, Technicians and Manufacturing Engineering to understand the resources available.
Managing the SAP demand for development work from cradle to grave. Influencing a state of readiness of development work through SAP Planning and managing a LOB / AOL per project with a responsibility of material management on all projects.

Experience required:

Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple business functions.
Ability to analyse data, identify risks and implement effective planning solutions.
Experience of managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission