Assistant Production Planner

Job Title: Assistant Production Planner
Location: Oxford
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm and Fridays 8 am-12 noon

We are recruiting for a Production Support Administrator to join a Pyro Production Department. This role will support production planning and material management, helping to maintain the flow of materials into production and ensure accurate production records and documentation.

Benefits

  • Excellent pension package, with a 9% employer contribution and further contributions increasing as you increase your own
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Personalised training and development plan
  • Lunchtime finish on Fridays
  • Retail discounts platform
  • Occupational Health team
  • Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes

The Role

  • Prepare, issue and maintain production drawings and associated documentation.
  • Manage re-picks and resolve material shortages, including physically picking hardware and pyrotechnic items where required.
  • Support the flow of materials into production to help maintain production schedules.
  • Identify and correct transactional errors using SAP COGI and other system tools.
  • Review and resolve production order clocking errors, maintaining accurate records.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to Production Planners.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement across production planning and material management.
  • Work flexibly to support the wider production control function.

Requirements

  • Experience in a manufacturing or production support environment.
  • Previous production planning experience.
  • Understanding of material handling and inventory control.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems, ideally SAP or similar.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a manufacturing environment.
  • A professional, accountable and team-focused approach, demonstrating integrity and a willingness to learn.

 

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