Process Planning Manager

Process Planning Manager

Location: Rotherham

Industry: Metal

Salary: £Negotiable DOE

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for efficient process planning? We are seeking a dedicated Process Planning Manager to join our client’s team in Rotherham. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning processes in a dynamic environment and optimise throughput in alignment with demand and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning initiatives to achieve cutting schedules that are aligned with demand, targeting a 24-hour advance whenever feasible.
• Supervise the CAD workflow, ensuring optimal nesting practices are employed across various profiles for efficiency.
• Direct the CAD team to maximize nesting capabilities, focusing on minimizing waste and prioritizing the use of existing off cuts.
• Facilitate effective communication with Profile Sales and Production teams regarding stock levels and ensure accurate itemization of off cuts.
• Adapt planning strategies to accommodate urgent orders while keeping all departments informed to minimize disruption.
• Establish realistic deadlines for profile cutting and ensure timely communication with the load planner about upcoming deliveries.
• Analyse production performance, addressing any declines in OEE and throughput by examining time efficiency.
• Develop and distribute accurate lead times, collaborating with operations management to optimize machine and workforce utilization.
• Participate in production meetings to discuss urgent tasks, lead times, and provide resolutions to ongoing queries.
• Conduct afternoon operations meetings to outline production priorities and adjust plans for any delayed orders.
• Assist with the nesting of high-priority or complex orders when necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a management role preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in a planning or scheduling role is essential.
• Experienced in the steel/metals industry preferred.
• Familiarity with Sigma Nest and AS400 (or similar software) preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent skills in management, planning, and reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• Car or Car Allowance
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
• Access to health & wellbeing services
• Company pension scheme

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise can make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk

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