Manufacturing Planner

JRS Associates Ltd has partnered with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you'll play a key role in planning the manufacture of high-precision machined components while working closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams.

This position would suit someone with a background in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, Process Engineering or CNC Programming who enjoys improving manufacturing processes and ensuring production runs efficiently.

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Package

• £34,000 to £38,000 per annum
• 37.5-hour working week
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm & Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Modern precision engineering environment

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Role

• Create and maintain manufacturing routes for precision machined components
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Raise and manage works orders using the company's MRP system
• Review customer orders, engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Liaise with production, engineering and purchasing to ensure efficient workflow
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and technical data
• Support production planning and scheduling activities
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods and planning processes
• Ensure accurate engineering data is maintained within the ERP/MRP system

The Successful Manufacturing Planner – Requirements

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Planner, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar
• Alternatively, an experienced CNC Programmer looking to move into a planning role
• Experience within Precision Engineering, CNC Machining, Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Advanced Manufacturing
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience creating or maintaining Manufacturing Routes, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Works Orders
• Previous experience using MRP or ERP systems
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and CNC machining methods
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• CNC machining or CNC programming background
• Manufacturing methods and process improvement
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Experience using SAP, Epicor, Sigma MRP, EFACS or similar ERP/MRP systems

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with an established precision engineering company offering excellent working hours and an early finish every Friday, we'd love to hear from you.