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Production Planning Manager - Electronics Manufacturing


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This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Planning Manager with experience of production control and scheduling gained in electronics manufacturing.

You will join a well established manufacturer of products for the international broadcast television, cable and satellite industry, based in Reading. This is a new job created as a result of continued success and expansion. MRP/ERP experience is essential.

Responsibilities will include the following:

* Ensure efficient production control and scheduling
* Pre-Sales and Sales responsibilities including responding to customer delivery requests and management of information associated with the sales order process
* Generating and analysing Operations performance information, generating improvement recommendations in terms of material stock levels and operational processes.
* Recommending and agreeing improvement strategies with the Operations Director before assembling and managing ad-hoc teams to carry out these strategies
* To monitor ERP system configuration and set-ups, to ensure operational effectiveness

Experience required:

You must have an in depth knowledge of Production planning processes. Experience of MRPII and ERP and have a thorough understanding of the processes and philosophies associated with working within an ERP environment is essential.

The successful candidate will be managing a small team and, therefore, man management and team building experience is essential. A broad operational based background with a track record of successful planning and implementation of large capital projects.
You must be able to manage the daily time critical activities without compromising longer term improvement projects.

Personal Attributes:

* Must be both self motivated and able to work effectively in a team
* Approachable and friendly demeanour
* Analytical mind able to extract important information from data

Skills and Qualifications:

* Degree level or equivalent in a related subject
* Project management training
* Good organisational and communication skills

The successful applicant will receive a salary of £40,000-£45,000 alongside a full benefits package including 25 days' holiday, non-contributory pension and family health cover. To apply, please simply send your CV via the button shown.

Date Posted

Wed 7 Jun 2006

Job Type

Permanent

Job Status

Full-Time

Job Reference

JC/BCPPPM0507

Location

United Kingdom, Reading

Salary

40000

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£40000 - £45000 per annum + Plus Benefits

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