Production Planner

A leading Engineering & Manufacturing company in Bristol is seeking an experienced Production Planner on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

Work Order & Build Management

• Raise work orders to support the production schedule.

• Create build files and associated documentation.

• Arrange kitting and ensure all materials required for build are available.

• Manage and update work order part lists throughout build and test.

• Close work orders to inventory and pass to the next stage.

• Monitor, identify and manage build shortages.

Build / Test Support

• Monitor and action deviation permits.

• Work with Build Team Leaders and Lead Technicians to resolve material supply issues.

• Add additional material requirements to work orders only when justified.

• Attend pre-shipment meetings when required.

• Ensure shortages are identified and resolved before moving product to Finished Goods.

• Maintain accurate updates within the company business system (SID).

• Process electronic stores requisitions.

ECO / Change Management

• Implement design or specification changes to work orders post-kitting.

• Action BOM updates through the ECO process.

• Identify WIP requiring rework due to engineering changes and coordinate internal or external rework.

• Communicate foreseeable plan changes to the Master Scheduler.

• Support the Planning Team Leader with general enquiries.