Production Planner/Scheduler

The Rhino Products group are looking for a Production Scheduler/Planner to join our growing business based at either our Deeside or Ellesmere Port site (to be confirmed).

Rhino Products Group are Europe's leading manufacturer of roof racks, roof bars, steps and accessories for commercial vehicles. In early 2020, we opened a brand new purpose-built 87,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and head office in Ellesmere Port, with excellent modern staff facilities.

Our continued success is only possible thanks to our fantastic team, which we are delighted to be expanding.

Reporting into the Group Procurement Manager, the main purpose of the role is to effectively manage the flow of work through the factory, ensuring capacity requirements are clear, materials are available and customer demands are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a portfolio of make to order and make to stock items


• To oversee the creation of works orders through the MRP process


• To purchase raw materials to maintain stock levels or to meet the production schedule


• To monitor stock levels and shortages and expedite deliveries where required


• To analyse material usage and update ERP reorder levels and batch sizes


• To liaise with the Design team regarding product changes and closely manage stock levels of the items affected


• To liaise with the Sales team regarding priorities and shortages


• To communicate with Production daily regarding schedules, priorities and material availability


• To assist with the development of the ERP system


• To provide regular reports covering capacity, output, inventory and spend

Skills

• Highly numerate


• Highly analytical


• Exceptional Excel skills

Attributes

• Reliable


• Confident


• Proactive


• Logical


• Flexible


• Detailed

About You

• 3 years in a similar role, working in a fast paced, manufacturing environment, dealing with a large number of SKUs and suppliers.


• Production or Capacity Planning, data analysis roles


• Degree Educated (desirable)

23 Days Holiday per annum + bank holidays

Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm

Friday: 8.30am-4pm

Company Sick Pay

This role is on site Monday to Friday