Manufacturing Planner/Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with production teams, supply chain, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery of products.
• Review and interpret designs and drawings to ensure product requirements.
• Assist in assigned special projects and improvements
• Utilize ERP system and scheduling tools to analyze capacity, identify bottlenecks, track production, and implement solutions to enhance overall production performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, anticipate material requirements, and coordinate between the warehouse and procurement to ensure adequate supplies and address any shortages.
• Implement and refine scheduling processes to adapt to changing production demands and improve overall responsiveness.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, or issues to relevant stakeholders and work collaboratively to address any challenges.
• Analyse historical data and production metrics to improve scheduling accuracy and effectiveness continuously.
• Obtaining quotations for subcontract service
• Placing and expediting purchase orders for subcontract services
• Working with the Receiving team to develop efficient processing of incoming materials.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing scheduling.
• Ensuring that all tasks are carried out safely and per Company safety guidelines.
• Promoting by example site H&S in the day-to-day conduct of this role.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area/environment.
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are required to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software (SAGE preferred).
• Work in a team environment and respect the timescale/deliveries.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions within the scope of the role.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Cover other areas of the operation within your scope of competency as and when business requirements are dictated.
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  The Manufacturing Planner/Engineer will work in an office within a manufacturing facility, but with considerable interface with shopfloor personnel where there is machinery operating. The role may involve exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals typical of a machining/fabrication environment. Adherence to health and safety protocols is crucial to ensure a safe work environment.
  MISSION STATEMENT
  Our mission is to produce high-performing products and solutions in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner that is aimed at surpassing the expectations of our global customers. We will support our products by providing superior customer care.
  Our care extends to the environment, employees, their families, and the wider community. We endeavor to provide a safe, rewarding work environment that recognizes individual achievement and fosters the skills of teamwork and communication. The challenges of competing in a global market are changing all the time, so it is essential to our continued success that everyone who works at John King has the same positive attitude.
  What will never change is the commitment to a high degree of professionalism conducted with a high level of courtesy.
  HEALTH & SAFETY
  • Conduct your activities in a safe manner to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.
  • Report any dangerous or potentially dangerous activities or occurrences.
  • Promote and lead by example H&S culture i.e., appropriate PPE to be worn at all times.
  QUALITY
  • Adhere to all quality control measures outlined on paperwork and as instructed by the reporting manager(s).
  • Ensure all paperwork and document signoffs are completed and submitted at the relevant stages of work.
  • Accept zero defects, don’t accept, don’t make (stop fix), don’t pass on.
  INTEGRITY
  • Doing what we say we will do when we say we will do it.
  • Seeking to set standards and follow them.
  • Always maintaining an appropriate professional appearance.
  
  MENTALITY
  • Knowing the Company's mission and working together with others.
  • Never being too busy to help others.
  • Engaging in open and honest communication challenged by questions.
  • Understanding the viewpoint of others.
  • Being polite, courteous, and respectful.
  • Respecting protocol.
  • Always delivering the best of my ability.
  INNOVATE
  • Encouraging creativity by asking what we can do differently.
  • Embracing change and not being afraid to try something new.
  ENJOY
  • Take Pride, embrace, and enjoy life in the Kingdom.
  ADDITIONAL NOTES
  This is a development role where training and development will be provided to allow the development of skills and knowledge to support the team.