At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

In the UK, we offer and training opportunities, as well career progression and support over 550 employees in the field as well as within our 14 different office locations.

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for efficient production processes?

We're seeking a Production Planner to join our team in Kingswinford and ensure seamless planning and coordination of our production operations.

This role is crucial to meeting our customer service levels by effectively managing production schedules, coordinating operator builds, and ensuring all materials are readyfor planned builds. You will also contribute to continuous improvement efforts, with a special focus on LEAN strategies that add value across the department.

A JOB THAT MATTERS: Your Tasks

Maintain optimal stock levels for production materials, reducing excess while maintaining productivity.
Coordinate with external suppliers to complete surface finishes. Manage the purchasing of materials such as glass and fabrication items for specific builds.
Develop and oversee operator schedules and fabrication activities, including outsourcing when necessary. Communicate with internal customers to agree on installation dates and ensure timely delivery.
Monitor and measure KPIs such as utilization, delivery performance, waste, and process improvements to maximize workflow efficiency.
Prepare production documents, cutting sheets, and build requirements based on supplied drawings, including calculating glass sizes.
Coordinate updates of process maps to reflect any changes.
Ensure compliance with company health and safety procedures and relevant legislation.
Actively support LEAN activities, including involvement in PDCA initiatives.

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS: Your Skills

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar planning role, working with external suppliers and internal planning functions.
Experience with KPI data capture and analysis is essential.
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
Ability to understand technical drawings and work with fabrication software.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional multitasking abilities.

A WORKPLACE THAT MATTERS : A Fulfilling Workplace

We care for our employees and so as well as an attractive package we also offer development and training opportunities, and provide the following benefits:

25 Days Annual leave + Bank Holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme
SMART Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employees
Life Assurance
Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
Health & Welling App inc Digital GP Service
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee Discounts Available

INTERESTED?

Apply online with you current CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Kingswinford

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