Westwood Recruitment are on the lookout for a Graduate Production Planner to join our Engineering client on a permanent basis in Bredbury with an immediate start available. For this role, you will join a busy team creating and assisting with allocations and job card routings throughout the various levels of manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop route cards, collaborating closely with the programming department, to devise the most cost-effective and efficient manufacturing methods.
• Ensure timely dissemination of all necessary documentation to the shop floor through work to lists.
• Collaborate with Stores/Goods Inwards to guarantee the availability of materials and kits required for manufacturing and assembly.
• Manage rework operations resulting from NCRs, adjusting route sheets as necessary.
• Contribute to Pre-production Meetings to identify and implement optimal manufacturing approaches.
• Support the Production Scheduler in effectively loading each work center.
• Offer guidance and support to the Sales Department to ensure accurate quotations regarding cost and lead time.

Job Requirements

• Be a recent graduate with an Engineering degree
• Experience in scheduling CNC machining operations and outside services is desirable, though not essential.
• Demonstrated responsiveness and ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Proficiency in IT applications for managing information and presenting to stakeholders.
• Ideally you are have just finished college/graduated from University or are someone with a lot of experience

What is on Offer

• 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus 9 set holidays (Pro rata in first year January to December)
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Onsite Parking available