Production Planner

Are you looking for new opportunities and have experience of planning in a manufacturing or production environment?
Are you interested in joining a global organisation where continuous improvement and operational excellence are ingrained into the company culture?

Then you might be our new Production Planner at JELD-WEN, Penrith.

This role will be focused on ensuring there is a continuous flow of materials inbound to site, to support 100% OTIF delivery for our customers. You will collaborate closely with all internal Stakeholders to ensure achievable Production Plans are produced in order to meet the requests of the Customers.

You will understand manufacturing processes and have knowledge of production milestones, KPI commitments and performance. You will be IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft software and IT platforms with the ability to work unsupervised and complete daily tasks effectively and efficiently.

We offer onsite working from our state-of-the-art Penrith facility, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, up to 7.5% pension, medicash health plan, salary sacrifice schemes and much more.

What your impact will be:

Planning

• Receive and action customers production requirements.
• Assist with the formulation of a build-plan to populate production departments.
• Ensure efficiency is maximised via smooth batching and prioritisation.
• To limit equipment changeovers and operational disruption through accurate planning and prioritisation.
• Monitor production adherence to production schedules.
• Work closely with the customers and assist with any additional requests.
• Monitor stock adjustments and action next steps when required.
• Support with stock build plans of Finished Goods.
• Support with maintaining Planning KPI’s.

Purchasing

• Generate weekly raw material orders provided by the Supply Chain and Planning Leader.
• Administer the process from Order Generation to confirmation from the Supplier.
• Track open orders to ensure loads are delivered on time.
• Follow up with suppliers when required – if balances of orders still to be delivered.
• Keep system records up to date – e.g. open orders / suppliers’ details.
• Provide updates to the team on any delays / problems with materials / suppliers.
• Assist with tracking the delivery performance of external suppliers.
• Assist with maintaining/developing a robust method to ensure RM stock is accurate.
• Support the Despatch function with the administrative duties required to efficiently despatch goods to our Customers.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Planning experience essential, experience in manufacturing or production would be an advantage.
• Previous purchasing and supply chain experience.
• Previous experience of working within an ERP/MRP system, including capacity planning software.
• CIPS qualified preferable.
• Good computer skills and experience of basic business software.
• Flexible with a positive and proactive attitude with a desire to succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why join us

"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. 

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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