Production Planning Supervisor

Production Planning Supervisor
Marden, Kent
Job Purpose:
To maintain the Master Production Schedule for the Company and provide planning,
purchasing, fabrication, paint and production with all of the information needed to plan and
control the manufacturing operation in order to meet the customer demand & production
schedule..
Main Tasks:
* Be responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule in SAPand communicate the requirements to all relevant parties via the Production Planning Tracker.
* Coordinate and chair Frozen Zone meeting & Sales and Operations Planning meetings with all the relevant parties to ensure the Master Production Schedule isup to date.
* Ensure that the short term plan is an accurate reflection of current production status and deadlines and equally the long term plan is correctly loaded to ensure the correct provisioning of long lead time components.
* Upload Forecast in SAP in line with the S&OP meeting.
* Using SAP, ensure that production documentation is loaded to the shop floor in a timely manner to support the build plan and that kitting and back flushing is carried out promptly to allow the progress to be accurately tracked in SAP.
* Support all manufacturing departments with capacity planning data to allow them to effectively manage overtime and subcontract decisions.
* Create and maintain production routings and parts allocation, identifying where improvements can be made to streamline the process and reduce build times.
* Manage ECN process update/implementation.
* Report to the Supply Chain Manager on the defined KPI’s.
* Use SAP to book in Chassis. Control of bank stock chassis. Control of chassis on site.
* Support Warehouse projects.
* Manage the Production Planning team. Assure the team works according to the existing policies and procedures. Identify training needs and develop team. Mentor team.
* Review and create training documents. Document all the processes.
* To use to SAP system, investigating and resolving any issues with stock transfers or stock levels, with specific responsibility for the COGI function.
* Drive continuous improvement projects / processes within the Production Planning team.
* Manage holidays of the production planning team to assure coverage of all functions at all times.
* Develop and maintain lean systems and implement practices in line with efficiency objectives.
* Coordinate & Plan annual inventory count.
* Stand-in for the Supply Chain Manager when he/she is not in the plant.
Skills and abilities
A full and varied work experience within a manufacturing environment including proven experience of production scheduling, planning, warehouse management and logistics.
A sound background in using SAP (MM & PP).
Understanding of KPIs and data analysis tools
Excellent IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
Proven people management experience.
Able to lead a team positively through change processes and identify any trainingand development requirements that arise.
Positive and innovative approach with a willingness to engage with staff from allareas of the organisation, utilising strong interpersonal skills.
Generic Clauses:
* To ensure that all duties and responsibilities are discharged in accordance with theCompany's policies and procedures, code of conduct and relevant regulations andlegislation.
* To comply with the Company's Health and safety Policy and to take such steps as are reasonably practicable for their own health and safety and that of their colleagues at work. They must comply with their safety responsibilities and must cooperate with management in all respects of the full implementation of the Company's Health and Safety Policy.
* To work flexibly to meet the needs of the job; organising and delivering all work on time and to agreed quality standards.
* To interact on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships to promote collaborative working as appropriate across the Company.
* To undertake training necessary for the efficient conduct of duties and adherence to Company policies and procedures.
Company Values.
To display and promote the Company Values by your own conduct:
Respect - We will respect, trust and value those that we work with in everything we do
Communication - We will communicate so that everyone has the information they need to do their job well.
Teamwork - We will support each other to achieve our common goals
Recognition - We will recognise and appreciate everyone's contribution to the business
Quality - We will take pride in every aspect of our business
TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable