Production Planner
Vacancy Reference: CLA- 369
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £30,000- £40,000
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Agility
- Integrity
- Enjoyment
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Vitality
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities
About the role
The Production Planner plays a crucial role in manufacturing and production environments, being responsible for ensuring that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. They will coordinate and optimises the production workflow to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards, as well as securing that all parts and raw materials are available on time to fulfil the required production plans.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring works orders, picking lists and manufacturing orders are raised that outline what needs to be produced/picked, in what quantities, and by when
- Ensuring that inventory levels for raw material and components are maintained at optimal levels to meet production needs
- Working closely with various departments, such as quality assurance, production and manufacturing to ensure smooth production processes
- Managing the availability of raw material and components and other resources required for production
- Continuously monitoring production schedules and adjusting the master plan on a rolling basis to address any issues or changes in demand and supply
- Creation of the supply plan utilizing ERP or external planning tool to secure supply plans are fulfilled on time (future)
- Prepare data ready for installation of a new ERP system (SAP)
- Plan both short and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory requirements to meet service level
- Input and update Parts, assemblies (BOMS), and kits on to the ERP system and maintain their accuracy
- Set, implement and maintain planning parameters: MOQ/EOQ, Safety Stock, Inventory Level
- Identify opportunities to drive sustainable service, inventory turns, and non-working inventory improvements
- Assist business group operations with capacity planning, demand, and supply synchronization, and executing against strategic business targets
- Communicate regularly and effectively back to lead production planner and line managers on inventory risks (stock out/Excess/Slow Moving inventory) and backorder level on supply plan fulfilment
- Communicate regularly, proactively and effectively back to lead production planner on raw material and semifinished inventory at risk (stock out and slow-moving inventory) products
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production plans
- Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory
- Perform other related duties as required
Health & Safety (Employee)
- Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
- Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
- When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Proven track record within production planning
- Experience using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Teams etc.
- Experience writing concise and technical emails
- Experience using PLM software and navigating and understanding BOMS
- Ability to communicate effectively through all necessary messaging, able to speak confidently in face-to-face and virtual meetings and actively listens to others
- High attention to detail, double checking of your own and others work to ensure that all documents, parts and information is correct before being finalised on the ERP system
- Highly analytical mind that can use MS office apps (excel) to view and organise data to view trends
Desirable:
- Proven track record in the Aerospace sector
- Advanced use of Excel
- Abilities to understand drawings and technical information
Personal Attributes
- Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
- Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
- A full valid UK driving license
- Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
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Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
