Production Planner
Weir Minerals
Bohle
Drive production success as our Production Planner—create and synchronize detailed schedules, optimize capacity and demand, and ensure safe, efficient, and on-time delivery. Build strong stakeholder relationships while leading improvement projects and keeping operations running smoothly.
Why choose Weir :
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of our lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities :
Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Work with Supervisors to plan production, considering labour utilisation and third-party supply, to meet customer demand and delivery goals.
Create the master schedule and translate it into detailed weekly schedules.
Plan material availability and stock levels to meet customer requirements and expedite where required.
Monitor sales orders and build them into the master production plan daily.
Coordinate information with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure plans meet customer commitments.
Report on output to plan, backlogs, and past due orders, and liaise with operations on variations and areas for improvement .
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Production Management, with five years of related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Experience using inventory / production ERP systems (preferably SAP), ideally in automotive or machinery industries.
Desirable experience in make-to-order and make-to-stock engineering environments.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, such as one-piece flow, production leveling, and pull systems.
Founded in ****, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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