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Archive for April 2011
Job Vacancy - Production Planner - Sheffield, South Yorkshire
07/04/2011 by Andrew Nicholson.
Our client is one of the UK’s leading instrument manufacturers, specialising in temperature, pressure and flow measurement. They’re looking for an effective and dynamic Production Planner to continually improve customer on-time delivery performance, whilst reducing lead-times and inventory levels. This challenging role involves managing customer expectations by translating their requirements into an achievable daily production schedule through actively managing materials and capacity availability. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Operations Team and will interface with all areas of the business.
Essential requirements include the following:
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HND / Degree in a relevant subject
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Production Planning & Scheduling
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MRP II
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Computer literate
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Able to communicate effectively at all levels
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Effective team player
Knowledge or experience of the following would be desirable:
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Sage “Line 500” ERP software package
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Lean Manufacturing Tools & Techniques
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Manufacturing to short lead times in a fast moving, small batch, manual assembly and test environment
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Instrumentation products & processes
“This is a newly created role and offers great opportunity to develop your skills with a company keen to invest in developing your career. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package…”
If you are interested in applying for this role please forward an outline of your background, qualifications and experience by email to Recruitment@ManufacturingTimes.co.uk. Please note that all emails will be forwarded automatically to our client - if there are any companies that you would not want to receive your details then please contact instead Andrew Nicholson at an@nicholsonconsultancy.com. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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First signs of Japanese supply chain disruption at Nissan Washington
07/04/2011 by Andrew Nicholson.
Following the devastating impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, signs now of the inevitable knock-on effects on industrial output around the globe http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news//2011/04/07/nissan-suspends-production-in-wearside-61634-28477773/?campaign=Newcastle_email_breaking-business-news-email:20110407
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