Production Planner

EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical diagnostics company in Llantrisant is seeking a Production Planner to manage production scheduling and control. The ideal candidate will engage in cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient production and inventory management while promoting continuous improvements. This entry-level position requires good communication skills and experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create production or work orders for scheduling plant production control.
• Schedule production lines for different instrument product groups.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure material availability and production flow.
• Maintain site inventory targets through system checks.
• Promote Lean principles for continuous improvements.

Skills

SAP experience

Planning/scheduling knowledge

Good communication skills

Strong team player

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Adaptability to change

Job description

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About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Job Title

Production Planner

Location

Llantrisant

Key Responsibilities

• Create production or work orders to plan, schedule and maintain plant production control to meet internal and external customer orders by targeted site or system commit date.
• Schedule production lines for different instrument product groups, factoring in routing time and material lead time.
• Work closely with the Production Department to set correct Kanban levels and safety stock for production usage.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to check material availability and run simulations to identify risks to build plans.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Department to support replenishment of parts, good inwards for new deliveries, kitting of work orders and dispatch for Small Pack and Large Pack orders.
• Partner with the Engineering Department on technical issues and support Engineering Change improvement work.
• Attend daily Cell meetings with production lines and supporting departments to review SAP data, discuss schedules, shortages and technical issues.
• Attend weekly meetings with Quality to discuss returns from customers and any quality constraints affecting production.
• Attend monthly meetings with Business Unit and Product Managers to review future sales forecasts and agree build plans.
• Maintain regular system checks for consumption and backflushing processes, correcting as necessary to maintain site inventory targets.
• Actively participate in annual stock with Finance, including second count and system investigation work.
• Support Site NPI’s, EOL’s and product transfers for planning related areas to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure Planning Department KPI’s are met and strive for benchmark practices in planning, order maintenance, output, inventory control, and quality-driven work.
• Promote Lean principles and drive continuous improvements to meet site and company goals.

Experience Required

• SAP experience preferred.
• Planning/scheduling knowledge and background preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

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