Production Planner - #1132374

Responsibilities:

1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

• Build, maintain, and own the weekly and monthly Master Production Schedule for all assigned product families (HMHV + HMLV)

• Translate customer demand, forecasts, and firm orders into capacity-feasible production plans

• Ensure alignment of MPS with available capacity, tooling, lead times, and material readiness

• Work closely with Sales/Engineering to validate demand and manage changes through a controlled change process

2. Detailed Scheduling & Shop Floor Coordination

• Issue daily/weekly finite schedules to production based on constraints (labour, machines, routings, yield)

• Sequence jobs to minimise set-up times, bottlenecks, idle hours, and changeover losses

• Coordinate with supervisors to adjust schedules for real-time issues (machine breakdowns, manpower shortages, rework)

• Track WIP status and ensure accurate feedback loops into Navision

3. Material Readiness & Buyer Collaboration

• Work hand-in-hand with the Material Planner/Buyers to ensure:

  • Zero material shortages affecting the daily schedule

  • Clear visibility on open POs, supplier promises, delays, and expedite needs

• Run daily shortage reviews and escalate risks with recommended actions

• Ensure MRs are linked to demand, cancelling redundant MRs and avoiding over-buying

4. Capacity Planning & Load Analysis

• Conduct weekly and monthly capacity vs load analysis for each work center

• Identify bottlenecks early and propose countermeasures: overtime, subcontracting, splitting jobs, resequencing

• Maintain routings and standard cycle times in Navision to improve planning accuracy

5. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Support

• Provide planning inputs for S&OP cycles:

  • Forecast accuracy

  • Capacity constraints

  • Inventory projections

  • Build-ahead / de-risking opportunities

• Translate S&OP decisions into executable production plans

6. Inventory, WIP & FG Control

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer service levels while minimising excess

• Partner with warehouse to track WIP ageing, slow-moving FG, and component shortages

• Ensure cycle counts and inventory accuracy support planning reliability

7. Planning Master Data Governance

• Maintain correct BOMs, routings, cycle times, lead times, and production parameters in Navision

• Drive data cleanliness so planning outputs are trustworthy and repeatable

• Raise change requests when engineering or manufacturing processes change

8. Performance Analytics

Own and improve planning KPIs:

• OTIF (On-Time In-Full)

• Schedule Adherence

• Production Attainment

• WIP Turns

• MAPE (forecast accuracy)

• Material Shortages

• Expedite Ratios

• Planner Efficiency metrics

Generate dashboards and insights to drive continuous improvement

9. Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution

• Apply Lean tools (VSM, Heijunka, SMED, Kanban) to stabilise and improve planning flow

• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving to address bottlenecks and chronic issues

• Standardise planning processes and documentation across product lines

Requirements:

• 3–7 years experience in HMHV or HMLV manufacturing (precision engineering, mechatronics, electronics, machining, or assembly preferred)

• Strong mastery of finite scheduling, production control, and constraint management

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Navision experience a strong advantage)

• Able to balance short-term firefighting with long-term structural improvements

• Analytical, structured thinker with clear communication across functions

• Able to influence supervisors, PMO, buyers, and engineers to follow the plan