Production Planner and Systems support
- Shorterm Group
- Tamworth, Staffordshire
- Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Engineering
Job Description
optimiseeProduction Planner and Systems support
Location: Tamworth (Onsite)
Salary: 38,000 to 42,000 DOE
To plan the company's manufacturing operations in order to optimize the service to customers in terms of flexibility and delivery. Using and developing modern ERP/MRP systems to support the businesses growth.
General Responsibilities/Requirements:
Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting possible constraints and risks
Create the M/C Shop Production Plan, identifying risk & monitor recovery
Progress and expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime
Issue WO's (Job Packs) and Work to Lists agreeing thru-put targets with Works Manager, managing output to agreed OTDIF targets
Communicates by "exception" risk and/or concerns to allow recovery action planning
Review routings and other ERP data as necessary
Assist in implementing and usage of Production Scheduler and ERP Software
Participate in Continuous Improvement activity within own and other departments
Collection and analysis of data from key machines and operations
Liaise with customers daily to ensure effective communication
"Hands On" attitude to the role and a real team member
Ability to amend routings to suit a changing environment
Continuous Improvement
Ensure all production team members are able and complete daily ERP booking correctly
Report and resolve OTDIF issues thru the daily production meeting & management structure
Agrees ROL/ROQ levels on made to stock parts and obtains financial sign off
Ensures tools and techniques are developed to "best practice" working with ERP System
Produce capacity analysis identifying bottle necks to be resolved by others.
Promotes a "Visual Management" method of communication with the Shop floor
Involved in the company wide roll out of QRM principles to support the strategic growth.
Experience
A minimum of 3 years MRP / ERP and MPS experience, gained within Logistics, Production Planning and Control environment.
NVQ level 3 qualified or above qualification
IT Literate including MS Office Excel
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills
Proficient understanding of the Planning principles of E.R.P. and M.R.P
Able to work with IT systems and possess a high level of PC literacy.
Experience of working in a Precision Component environment
If suitable please apply or contact (url removed) for more information
Location: Tamworth (Onsite)
Salary: 38,000 to 42,000 DOE
To plan the company's manufacturing operations in order to optimize the service to customers in terms of flexibility and delivery. Using and developing modern ERP/MRP systems to support the businesses growth.
General Responsibilities/Requirements:
Monitor and analyse SO report requirements highlighting possible constraints and risks
Create the M/C Shop Production Plan, identifying risk & monitor recovery
Progress and expedite shortages to achieve OTDIF and reduce Leadtime
Issue WO's (Job Packs) and Work to Lists agreeing thru-put targets with Works Manager, managing output to agreed OTDIF targets
Communicates by "exception" risk and/or concerns to allow recovery action planning
Review routings and other ERP data as necessary
Assist in implementing and usage of Production Scheduler and ERP Software
Participate in Continuous Improvement activity within own and other departments
Collection and analysis of data from key machines and operations
Liaise with customers daily to ensure effective communication
"Hands On" attitude to the role and a real team member
Ability to amend routings to suit a changing environment
Continuous Improvement
Ensure all production team members are able and complete daily ERP booking correctly
Report and resolve OTDIF issues thru the daily production meeting & management structure
Agrees ROL/ROQ levels on made to stock parts and obtains financial sign off
Ensures tools and techniques are developed to "best practice" working with ERP System
Produce capacity analysis identifying bottle necks to be resolved by others.
Promotes a "Visual Management" method of communication with the Shop floor
Involved in the company wide roll out of QRM principles to support the strategic growth.
Experience
A minimum of 3 years MRP / ERP and MPS experience, gained within Logistics, Production Planning and Control environment.
NVQ level 3 qualified or above qualification
IT Literate including MS Office Excel
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills
Proficient understanding of the Planning principles of E.R.P. and M.R.P
Able to work with IT systems and possess a high level of PC literacy.
Experience of working in a Precision Component environment
If suitable please apply or contact (url removed) for more information
About Shorterm Group