Senior Production Planner

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LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT: IT
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)

About the role

You will lead the Planning team, and take full ownership for the coordination of the flow of work and materials between departments.

In your role as our Senior Production Planner, you will:

  • Generate, own and maintain the Production Plan
  • Analyse relevant data to make informed decisions in support of timely material supply and finished goods demand
  • Support & utilize all aspects of ERP/MRP control
  • Work collaboratively with the Engineering team for the smooth introduction of new products and the generation of BOM’s
  • Report on Production progress, WIP and material stock availability, proactively seeking solutions to roadblocks
  • Any other task as deemed necessary/appropriate by management in order to meet company objectives

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within an Production Planner capacity, a passion for and drive to manage projects and systems effectively, have a personable and approachable communication style, an innovative, problem solver with the ability to deal with conflict along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

  • Highly competent MRP systems and Excel Office suite user
  • Strong communications skills with a collaborative approach
  • Ability to work autonomously and provide clear direction and priority setting for the Planning team
  • Able to contribute to planning meetings across the wider business to ensure all departments are embedded in this process
  • Embrace Continuous Improvement, demonstrating a Lean mindset

Desirable:

  • Experience of operating within aerospace and/or automotive industries
  • Experience working in a serial production line manufacturing environment
  • Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics BC ERP systems is preferred although training will be given as required

Personal skills / attributes:

  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence at all levels both internally and externally
  • Detail orientated with excellent problem solving ability
  • Goal orientated and results driven, assertively striving for plan adherence
  • Demonstratable strong attention to detail – able to use data to inform decisions and constructively challenge colleagues
  • Thrive in a challenging environment, be approachable, collaborative and have a flexible attitude

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Planner Planner position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of shaping the future of Supply Chain excellence!

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

About the company

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

 

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”

Ben McGuire, Chief Executive Officer

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

Our benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  • Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
  • 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
  • Agile working. Flexible start and finish
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Full company Christmas shut down
  • Training and development
  • Generous family friendly benefits
  • SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
  • Events planned throughout the year
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Long service award
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At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.